Kestrel Nest Box Talk

Who: State Ornithologist Drew Vitz in partnership with Kestrel Land Trust
and Hampshire Bird Club

What: The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius); is one of the most rapidly
declining species in Massachusetts, and they have become an uncommon
breeding bird in much of the State.  However, the leading causes for this
decline are unclear.  In collaboration, MassWildlife, MassAudubon, Keeping
Company with Kestrels, the Kestrel Land Trust, USFS, MDOT, and others have
developed a study to monitor kestrel populations and help elucidate the
mechanisms behind their long-term declines.  This project was initiated in
2013, and State Ornithologist Andrew Vitz will be discussing some of the
results from the first year and our goals in the coming years.

Where: Forbes Library in Northampton

When: Wednesday, March 26th at 7pm

Why: Come learn about the imperiled species and how you can get involved in
this year's monitoring efforts. Learn how to become a volunteer nest box
monitor or how you can get a nest box on your property!

Please let me know if there is any more information I can provide for you.

Best,
Ally Sullivan
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Ally Sullivan, Community Engagement Coordinator
Kestrel Land Trust  MassLIFT AmeriCorps
233 N Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002
413-549-1097 www.kestreltrust.org