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The Kestrel visits the Common throughout the year and if a falcon is observed hovering locally, it will most certainly be a
kestrel. The plumage of the male is slate-grey on the head,
rump and tail, with light chestnut-brown on the back, spotted
with black.
Its undersides are a deep buff, streaked and spotted with
black.
The feamle is streaked reddish-brown, and is barred across the tail.
Haunt. Wooded and open areas around the Common.
Nest. It sometimes makes use of disused crow`s nests. It is
always built from sticks in a secure location high up
from the ground.
Eggs. 4-5 are laid between April and May. The eggs are buff
coloured, heavily
mottled with reddish-brown.
Food. Mice and insects and small birds.
Notes. A repeated short cry "kee, kee, kee".
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