The last and latest of the Kestrels were ringed last week by Shaun, 5 chicks in all, as before it’s been a bit of a barmy year, 2 nest sites were a month behind compared to 2024 ringing.
One pair adopted a Barn Owl box after seemingly ousting the male Barn Owl from the roost box, due to them laying late, it seems they lost their own Kestrel Box to a pair of Stock Doves. Out of sync, possibly weather related, they then laid later, unable presumably to oust the Stock Doves, as there 2 young were to far advanced, so they then set their eyes on the Barn Owl Box.
The 2nd pair of Kestrels were again a month behind and Shaun again ringed these, 2 chicks again more or less the same size as the others, hardly any difference between both broods.
2 of the 3 in the Barn Owl Box
Fingers crossed for her
I also picked up a female Sparrowhawk on Thursday, she had flown into glass it seems and has sustained a fractured right wing. She is in the best hands with Sue and Tom at the Wildlife Hospital, but at least 4 weeks before she can hopefully be returned.
Lots on the Peregrine front but will post later on this.
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