Birdfeeders

Having a kestrel occupy a nearby owl house will offer very interesting bird watching. One of their most conspicuous behaviors is the bringing of food by the male to the female. The female tends to remain near the owl house after the eggs have been laid and has most of food brought to her. This continues into the nestling phase which is a period of about 11 weeks. When the young leave the nest, they will perch together in a nearby trees, making short flights and waiting for either parent to bring them food. In the first days after leaving the nest, they often return to the owl house at night.