Eurasian Kestrel - Netherlands / Beleef de Lente

[birdcamfan]

Does anyone know-If this had been an endangered species such as a peregrine nest, at what point would the biologist have intervened and pulled the eggs out to artificially incubate?

[birdcamfan]

I'm glad to hear that the kestrel has been seen there. I looked on and off all night (up studying) and only saw the dove. She looks very content there right now trying to sleep at the entrance of the nest box. I was worried that her comfort level at the box might mean that the kestrels were nowhere around. Even though this nest box has been very upsetting at times for me to watch, it has, by the same token been fascinating to see the varying birds try to claim it as theirs.

[maggieblue]

Both the dove and the female kestrel have been sitting at the nestbox entrance today (at different times).  The dove looks very nervous.

[birdcamfan]

Mrs dove is there again nervously looking in the box. After about 10 minutes, she has entered and "rearranged the furniture" so that she could get her big butt on to the eggs. It was amazing that she went right to the eggs again. It's almost like she thinks they are hers.

[allikat]

After that video I saw today of her and this new man...I have hope!

[bev.]

The dutch forum seems to think that if she incubates soon there may still be hope. Can we not forget how long Scout left that one egg last year and every egg hatched.  so let us pray for a wee bit of success here.

[maggieblue]

It is interesting isn't it? I saw her a few times today but no incubating. Perhaps TPC will know, is it too late for these eggs to begin incubation?

If I understand TPC's comments from yesterday correctly, she is done with the present clutch, but there is hope, as she has been at the territory, and if she can find a new male she can have another clutch.  The sighting today provides hope that this situation can still have a happy ending.

[birdcamfan]

It is interesting isn't it? I saw her a few times today but no incubating. Perhaps TPC will know, is it too late for these eggs to begin incubation?

[maggieblue]

A different male made a visit to the nestbox today.  There is a clip from today with a title that translates as New Man? So perhaps the female hasn't been around much because she has been out looking for a new mate.  Stay tuned.

[birdcamfan]

Kestrel was sitting at the nest entrance several times through the night but never saw her go into the nest. She seemed content to sit and preen on the platform. This is so disappointing. I was even hoping last night that the dove would go and sit on the eggs.

[irenekl]

Dove back at the nest 6:30am winnipeg time.  Cautiously peeking into the nest and just generally hanging around.  Left on it's own initiative.

[birdcamfan]

A very brave (or stupid) dove was back again sitting at the nest ledge looking nervously into the nest box for a long time. She was chased away by the female kestrel who promptly left. I'm glad to see the kestrel is still around but she shows no signs of brooding yet.

[bev.]

The dutch blog says they think there may be one more egg to come.

[maggieblue]

I am really hoping that this female will find a mate.  After everthing that has gone on here this year I am really hoping for some good news.     And while I am on the Good topic, has anyone here watced the Good Neighbours on PBS?  I saw an episode a couple of weeks ago and although this series must be 30 years old I had a big belly laugh  something that I think we all need these days   

[The Peregrine Chick]

Can't say what a) falcons "know" or b) what this female "knows".  If she isn't incubating for more than a couple of hours, she is probably done with this clutch for the year.  I just checked the cam and she is sitting outside the nestbox so she may not yet be done with the territory which might (might) bode well for a second clutch if she can find an unattached male.