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AMERICAN
KESTREL
Falco sparverius
CONNECTICUT STATUS: Declining
HABITAT: Cities, farmlands, open country
FOOD: Insects, reptiles, small mammals, birds, rodents
The kestrel is the smallest American falcon. It is a fast flying, streamlined aerialist supremely suited for taking prey in the air. Unlike larger falcons, the kestrel has adapted to man and nests in our largest cities.
SEDGWICK
Sedgwick was brought to Wind Over Wings late one night
by an animal control operator from Oakdale. He rescued this youngster
during the summer of 1998. Evidently, Sedgwick was learning how to
fly and decided to explore life outside of the barn where he was born.
The boards had separated at the base of a hole where his parents had
been flying through to bring food. In his inexperience, Sedgwick caught
his foot. We immediately took him to a veterinarian who was able to
save his life, but not his foot.
CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON BUILDING
A KESTREL HOUSE
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Wind Over Wings
22 Old Road
Clinton, CT 06413
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