Kestrel
The
most common view of a Kestrel is of a hovering bird, seen
in silhouette from a car. This is an attractive falcon;
the female is russet brown with black bands across the wings
and upper parts and has a dark tail, whilst the male has
an ash-grey head.
Kestrels take readily to nest boxes,
which need to be sited at least five metres from the ground
with a clear flight-path for entry and exit. Kestrels nest
in urban areas, as well as the open countryside. In towns,
boxes can be attached to the sides of buildings.