[NatureNS] RE: Kestrel and other birds

Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:03:58 -0400
From: "Laviolette, Lance (EXP)" <lance.laviolette@lmco.com>
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Hi Dorothy,

While the Sharp-shinned Hawks and Merlins are much more common hunters
at feeders, American Kestrels are also perfectly capable of taking birds
at a feeder. The abundant and mostly ground feeding Dark-eyed Juncos at
your feeder would be a likely target for a hungry kestrel. The Birds of
North America account of American Kestrels indicates "...individuals may
become adept at capturing flying insects or small birds."

All the best,

Lance

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