I've watched this nest
many times through the window of my dining room, but nothing interesting seemed
to be happening. Ever. Before being forced to do this I had watched it for a
few seconds a day to see if something new was there, nothing. I think what I
needed to do was watch this more thoroughly and carefully. I just looked
at this bird and thought, “What’s so special about this bird?” I had no
information on this bird; I didn't know its species, what they eat, its sex, I didn't know anything at all.
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| American Kestrel |
I started
researching this bird and it turns out they're more interesting than I gave them credit for. “The American Kestrel is the most common falcon in North America.” -whatbird.com identifywhatbird.com
I didn't know these birds were in the falcon family! I find that really amazing. The nest is something good to look at too. When I think of a nest I imagine a really well crafted nest like the ones in cartoons, but the American kestrel keeps it simple. They simply find a hole-like structure that seems comfy and put some twigs, grass, and shoves them in the cavity to make a nest for itself. I guess they like to keep it simple. I still don't know if this bird in my house is a male or a female (I have to research that).
I didn't know these birds were in the falcon family! I find that really amazing. The nest is something good to look at too. When I think of a nest I imagine a really well crafted nest like the ones in cartoons, but the American kestrel keeps it simple. They simply find a hole-like structure that seems comfy and put some twigs, grass, and shoves them in the cavity to make a nest for itself. I guess they like to keep it simple. I still don't know if this bird in my house is a male or a female (I have to research that).
