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Nankeen Kestrel

Falco cenchroides

Photo by Steve A
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Field Notes

Description:

Rescued bird found in a trough of molasses. This is a female Nakeen Kestrel (as evidenced by the brown colouring of the head), was released after just 24 hours. This photo taken after it had been given a bath and dried off.

Habitat:

Often seen in open woodlands , farms, and over roads, hovering while looking for food

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Nankeen Kestrel

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Comments (5)
Steve A
Updated details thanks to feedback
Steve A
@Heather the trough of molasses was news to me too! Seems it may be left out for livestock - cheap and a source of protien / energy.
HeatherMiller
Beautiful bird! But what is up with having a trough full of molasses hanging around for birds, critters, and small children to get stuck in? Is that a common practice in molasses country?

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