Kestrel  (Falco tinnunculus)

Species information

Videos and images

Authentication

Information authenticated by the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/

Glossary

Agri-environment schemes: these schemes allow the government to compensate farmers for using methods that benefit the environment. The two main initiatives in the UK are the Countryside Stewardship Scheme and Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Since October 2000 these have formed part of the England Rural Development Programme (EDRP), administered by DEFRA, the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/erdphome.htm for more on these initiatives.
Diurnal: active during the day.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (November 2002):
    http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D., & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins Bird Guide. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London.
  3. Gooders, J. (1982) Collins British Birds. William Collins Sons and Co Ltd, London.
  4. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
  5. BTO Breeding birds in the wider countryside (November 2002):
    http://www.bto.org/birdtrends/wcrkestr.htm
  6. Greenoak, F. (1979) All the birds of the air. Book Club Associates, London.
  7. RSPB (2003) The population status of birds in the UK:
    http://www.rspb.org.uk//Images/5_20625.pdf
  8. RSPB (2003): Pers. comm.