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Common Kestrel / Faucon crécerelle

lotfi

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 10:56:10 +0200 last edited: Sat, 15 Jun 2019 13:48:17 +0200

A nest box installed near my home by the municipality, on a water tower. Occupied for 3 years by Common Kestrel Falcons. In the picture, two young juveniles not yet flying, waiting for their parents to feed them.

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Tanja

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 20:03:44 +0200

@h.ear.t It kinda does

lotfi

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 20:50:29 +0200 last edited: Sat, 15 Jun 2019 20:50:50 +0200

This type of nest box is much appreciated by falcons. It's made especially for this species.
In nature, the kestrel falcon does not build nests but uses cliff cavities or old corvid nests on trees.

hEARt PhoniX

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 21:10:25 +0200

@lotfi (ZAP) I thought so, that it was specially built. It does look like a perfect hatching place for falcons. But the similarity is absolutely striking. :)

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