We’re excited to host this interesting presentation on the Alberta Kestrel Project, presented by Chuck Priestley, M.Sc., P.Biol. of Strix Ecological Consulting!

Learn about the research project, including how American Kestrels are monitored at their nest boxes and beyond during migration across the continents! Chuck will present information on nestboxes and how you can get involved, as well as discussing Kestrel prey and the importance of Kestrels to our agricultural lands. This is a free event at the Pembina Nordic Centre!

The American Kestrel is North America’s smallest and most colourful falcon.  Unfortunately, Kestrel population declines have been detected across their range.  Conservation efforts made for Kestrels would benefit a range of wildlife including songbirds, upland game birds, ungulates, and many others.

What the Alberta Kestrel Project is Doing: 
They have placed Kestrel nest boxes in good habitat such as near pasture and open areas. Cameras are used at these nests to learn about prey-use in central Alberta. The Kestrels are fitted with trackers to follow their movements during the breeding, migration, and winter seasons. Last year, they tracked the movements of our Alberta-breeding Kestrels as they migrated through the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and beyond!

How you can get involved:
Please share your Kestrel sightings with the Alberta Kestrel Project. You could host a Kestrel family with a nest box – please contact the Alberta Kestrel Project for nestbox design information. To hear about how you can attend and participate in events, such as banding young at nest boxes, please follow them on Instagram @alberta_kestrel_project and at our Facebook page Alberta Kestrel Project or send us an email to info@STRIXeco.ca.