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monthly programs at
the Ashland Nature Center, on the 3rd Wednesday
of each month, Sept. through May
Refreshments at 7:00
Presentation at 7:30

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Find out how!

 

Sexing Kestrels:
what to look for
juvenile male
adult female


 

 

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Delaware American Kestrel Project

DOS is continuing our research study of the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) in Delaware. Our goal is to survey the current breeding and wintering Kestrel population in Delaware, identify reasons for their declining numbers here, and develop strategies to stabilize the population.

For more information or if you have any questions you may contact one of our Kestrel Project working group: Derek Stoner, Bruce Lantz (committee chair), or Sally O'Byrne. (Photo of male Kestrel by Larry Graff)

Get the brochure describing the Delaware Kestrel Project


Current count: birds in sightings
American Kestrels in Delaware:
Observation Submittal Form
( * = required field)              [get paper form]
*Date of sighting toggle calendar
[Show multiple bird matrix]
You may enter bird sightings singly, or in multiples by clicking the link above.
*Sex of bird (How to tell) MaleFemaleNot Sure
*Life stage of bird
(How to tell) 		Adult JuvenileNot sure
*Nest box present? Yes No/Not seen
Sighting details: (time of day, perched, in flight, behavior etc.)
*Your name
*Your phone
Your email
Photograph
Location Info
Access the mapping tool  
     help
Place a marker on the map where you observed kestrel(s). To do this, center the map (crosshairs) at the desired location, and click "Add marker"; this places a mark on the map. You may drag the marker once placed, or clear it by clicking "Clear marker". The location of the map center is always shown in the text boxes above the map. The marker's location is displayed in the boxes below the map, and is where your observation will be added. If you know the coordinates of the sighting, you may enter them directly, below; click "Go" to center the map there. Then, you may "Add marker".
Latitude Longitude
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[Add marker] [Clear marker]
[Show Observations ]  [Hide Observations ]

*Marker Location

latitude  
longitude  
*Description of location (road intersection, named place, landmarks, etc.)
If filling out a paper form please return to:
DOS Kestrel Project
PO Box 4247
Greenville, DE 19807