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Kestrel
Kestrel
The Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) AKA: Common kestrel is the commonest bird of prey found in the Pelhams.  You can usually spot one hovering near roadside verges or perched in a high position looking for rodents.

They frequently use man-made sites to nest such as church spires and other tall buildings and even more unusual locations including pylons, cranes and even a window box!

It has a rufous brown flecked wing covers with a slate grey rump and nape.  The chest is pale with spots.

Kestrel in flight
Kestrel in flight

Kestrel Hovering
Kestrel Hovering

Female Kestrel
Female Kestrel
 
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