On Thursday, September 11, 2008 we received a visit from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. A wildlife expert presented to us about American Kestrels, and then we installed a kestrel home in our forest, so that our school can host this amazing bird of prey. [View Photos]
According to Squam Lakes:
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center developed the Kestrel Project that will use specially-designed nesting boxes installed at schools throughout the state to try and create suitable nesting sites for American Kestrels. This is a Conservation and Educational project that will allow students to take part by doing observations of these boxes. American kestrels have been in decline recently so we are taking action by creating artificial nesting boxes made from metal mailboxes to increase durability. These nesting sites serve as much-needed places for kestrels as well as getting the children outdoors to enjoy and be connected to nature.
For more information, visit the Squam Lakes Kestrel Project page.
