16 June 2023
In North America we call our smallest falcon a “kestrel” (Falco sparverius) because it resembles the well known Eurasian or common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) in Europe. Both are cavity nesters that use holes in cliffs, trees or buildings.
Wildlife artist and blogger Robert E Fuller (@RobertEFuller) has live nest cameras at his farm in Yorkshire, England including two on common kestrel nests. When he tweeted this video three days ago the eggs in Jeff and Jenny’s nest were about to hatch. Yesterday the first three hatched. Today the chicks are growing fast and the last egg awaits.
Jeff & Jenny's four kestrel eggs are due to hatch any day ????
— Robert E Fuller (@RobertEFuller) June 13, 2023
Watch as this first time pair expertly swap brooding duties ? ?
And keep your eye on my live cams for the first hatchling??? https://t.co/SbZV1ZUifP#kestrel #birdsofprey #robertefuller pic.twitter.com/fkR1zUkakC
Watch more nature videos on Robert E. Fuller’s channel on YouTube.
p.s. The Live stream is a composite of many nests. Jeff & Jenny’s is at top right, as highlighted below in the screenshot.
