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Kestrel

The Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) AKA: Common kestrel is the commonest bird of prey found in the Pelhams. You can usually spot one hovering near roadside verges or perched in a high position looking for rodents.

They frequently use man-made sites to nest such as church spires and other tall buildings and even more unusual locations including pylons, cranes and even a window box!

It has a rufous brown flecked wing covers with a slate grey rump and nape. The chest is pale with spots.