Here are free American Kestrel nest box plans, information and tips when building and placing your box. American Kestrels are cavity nesters. They do not excavate their own nest cavities, but use natural cavities or old holes created by woodpeckers (mainly flickers).

installed over 50 nest boxes for Kestrels on public lands with appropriate habitat in recent years. KDFWR does not have the resources to install Kestrel nest boxes on private lands, but private landowners are encouraged to build and install their own Kestrel nest box.

Kestrel boxes have been shown to seriously increase the number of nesting kestrel pairs in an area. Here are some suggestions: Nest boxes should be placed in open fields, meadows or along hedgerows next to open areas. A grassy habitat should …

The Kestrel Box features radiant heat-reflective white pigments and efficient venting to keep the box cool. A large rain guard over the entrance hole, and our unique, rainproof vent-wings combine to produce the driest, snuggest nest box on the market.

American Kestrel Nest Box: The American Kestrel is North America's smallest falcon, and unlike its larger cousins, this beautiful little bird chooses to nest in cavities (i.e., holes in trees or other objects, such as utility poles and buildings).

Tips for where to place your American Kestrel nest box for nesting success. Where to mount, orientation, predator control, habitat selection and more.

The Kestrel Nest Box has been carefully designed to provide a safe and secure nest site for this declining species. The nest box has a large opening perfect for kestrels and sturdy perch. It is constructed from FSC certified exterior grade plywood with drainage holes and a …

Further notes regarding Nest Box Sites and Installation (choosing good American Kestrel breeding habitat, selecting ideal box locations, and options for safely erecting and monitoring a kestrel box) will be available.

The Amador Co Kestrel House is built to attract and house the American Kestrel during nesting season. Kestrel is the most common falcon in North America and hunts large insects and rodents in open areas with short ground vegetation and sparse trees, …

Adopting a kestrel box helps Boise State sustain this long-term study as we work to understand the threats that impact our smallest falcon. Funds will go towards replacing boxes, purchasing supplies, providing student internships, or paying for fuel to maintain the trail.