So many Kestrel sightings is encouraging. It would be nice if their population was on the upswing. In Cape May 2014 the number of American Kestrels was significantly lower than 2013. To see some raptor banding trends from the early 1970s thru 2009 you can go here: http://www.capemayraptors.org/CMRBPpowerpoint_PDF.pdf
Kestrels have been in decline since about 1976, with a few spikes, but in general decline.



Dave Merker
Etna, New Hampshire
Cape May Raptor Banding Project Inc.
www.capemayraptors.org



Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2015 17:23:14 +0000
From: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [UVB] Kestrel?
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Hi Marianne and everyone else,

 

I saw a kestrel myself this morning at the junction of routes 132 and 5 in Norwich (Pompy Flats).  And yes, they pump or bob their tails when perched from what I understand.  The one I saw this morning was flying then perched on a fence post and did just that.

 

-Peter Allen

 

From: Upper Valley Birders [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Marianne Blake
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 1:17 PM
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Subject: [UVB] Kestrel?

 

This morning in my back yard I do believe I saw, for the first time, a kestrel.  Is a Kestrel the one that flicks its tail while perching?  Too late with my binoculars to get a good look. 

Marianne in Windsor

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