Here are free American Kestrel nest box plans, information and tips when building and placing your box. American Kestrels are cavity nesters. They do not excavate their own nest cavities, but use natural cavities or old holes created by woodpeckers (mainly flickers).

Kestrel boxes have been shown to seriously increase the number of nesting kestrel pairs in an area. Here are some suggestions: Nest boxes should be placed in open fields, meadows or along hedgerows next to open areas. A grassy habitat should …

installed over 50 nest boxes for Kestrels on public lands with appropriate habitat in recent years. KDFWR does not have the resources to install Kestrel nest boxes on private lands, but private landowners are encouraged to build and install their own Kestrel nest box.

Tips for where to place your American Kestrel nest box for nesting success. Where to mount, orientation, predator control, habitat selection and more.

American Kestrel Nest Box: The American Kestrel is North America's smallest falcon, and unlike its larger cousins, this beautiful little bird chooses to nest in cavities (i.e., holes in trees or other objects, such as utility poles and buildings).

Download an American Kestrel Nest Box Plan. * Housing for American Kestrels should be built to last and easy to maintain. * Use natural, uncoated wood such as cedar or redwood which are more durable than pine or exterior plywood. Use at least ¾ inch boards.

Kestrel nest boxes can be purchased or made and should have the following features: • Untreated and unpainted wood (best options: cypress, cedar, or pine) at least ¾ of an inch thick. • Entrance hole 3 in in diameter.

Kestrel nest boxes should be firmly attached to a support structure, such as a tree or post, 10 to 30 feet above the ground and spaced at least half a mile apart. The support structure should have a sheet of aluminum secured around it to prevent squirrels from climbing and using the box.

The Kestrel Box features radiant heat-reflective white pigments and efficient venting to keep the box cool. A large rain guard over the entrance hole, and our unique, rainproof vent-wings combine to produce the driest, snuggest nest box on the market.

Make an American Kestrel Nest Box. The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon found in North America. Once declining and at risk of extinction, the kestrel population has rebounded thanks in large part to conservation efforts, including the placement …