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 Kestrel Nestbox Project

The central Oregon Kestrel box trail is one of the largest and most successful on the North American continent. Its size has increased steadily since one box fledged five young kestrels in 1998. In the interim through 2009, a cumulative total of 1351 young falcons have fledged from the boxes; since 2005 the average total has been between 151 and 196.

However, the program accomplishes more than just raptor conservation, as it also fulfills the objectives of research and education. To achieve the former, comprehensive nesting data is gathered by multiple nestbox visits during the breeding season and reported to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In addition, the nestlings are banded by a licensed bander.

Banding also performs an educational role by providing an excellent opportunity for a hands-on experience for adults and youth groups, as well as box-hosting landowners.


  

Contact Info ...

Don McCartney is the project leader for this important project.  For more info [e-mail]

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