American Kestrel

See an American Kestrel chick being fed by one of it's parents...recognize what it gets for a snack? A dragonfly...a common meal for these small falcons. (The smallest North American Falcon)

This chick is perhaps a day or two from leaving it's nest box...it's sibling fledged the day this footage was taken.

American Kestrels nest in cavities.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• American Kestrel
• Kestrel
• Falcon
• Sparrow Hawk
• Watchable Wildlife
• Bruce A. Morrison
• Prairie Painter
• Wildlife
• Nature
• Birds

[prairiepainter]

They're fun to have around...just put up a Wood Duck or Screech Owl size "wood" box and if they're in the area they may use it! :)

[thecheezking]

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[justafase]

I want one

[mondevivant]

great !