American Kestrel Nest Box For Sale

I have seen boxes of various sizes designs materials and placement successfully used by american kestrels.

American kestrel nest box for sale.

Life history the american kestrel falco sparverius is distributed throughout north america in open habitats grasslands open marshes agricultural lands parks and urban areas. Installing american kestrel nest boxes. If european starlings or house sparrows build a nest in your box you are allowed to remove it and hope for a kestrel instead. American kestrel nest boxes instructions for assembly and installation about the american kestrel.

This includes barn and roof crevices old woodpecker cavities and constructed nest boxes. But it needs to be located in the correct habitat and on the proper structure to have a chance to attract the kestrels and also for them to nest successfully. Because american kestrels don t create their own nests they will choose a variety of cavity types. Nest boxes will also occasionally attract bees in search of a new hive.

But a few tips will make the nest box last longer be occupied more often potentially. The main thing is that no box is a bad box and at least we tried. American kestrels will readily use boxes for breeding during spring and even roosting during winter. Click on american kestrel nest box plans below for a larger version for printing.

However if any other bird decides to use your nest box federal law prohibits you from removing their nest or disturbing their nesting in any way.