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Kestrel

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  • 12-07-2010 3:13pm
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    thefly
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    I saw what I thought was a kestrel this morning at about 8:30am. It may have been a hobby although it looked a little big for that. My question is, does anyone know if Kestrels frequent that area. I know bushy park is near by and I'm sure there is ample nesting sites there. Also plenty of Sparrow Hawks around Terenure/Rathfarnham. Would it be usual for Sparrow Hawks and Kestrels to share the same airspace?


    And finally, if it's not a kestrel, can anybody think what it might be?

    Thanks


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Kestrels are common throughout Ireland and can be found in areas with Sparrowhawks.


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    thefly
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    Sylvie Hot Racket wrote: »
    Kestrels are common throughout Ireland and can be found in areas with Sparrowhawks.


    What about in Terenure???


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Why not Terenure? They are found in Urban and Rural environs throughout Ireland.


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    Smartypantsdig
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    I see them lots around Bushy Park and on the verge of the motorway/dual carriageway at Cheeverstown.


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    Kess73
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    thefly wrote: »
    I saw what I thought was a kestrel this morning at about 8:30am. It may have been a hobby although it looked a little big for that. My question is, does anyone know if Kestrels frequent that area. I know bushy park is near by and I'm sure there is ample nesting sites there. Also plenty of Sparrow Hawks around Terenure/Rathfarnham. Would it be usual for Sparrow Hawks and Kestrels to share the same airspace?


    And finally, if it's not a kestrel, can anybody think what it might be?

    Thanks


    If it was hovering, then it was most likely a kestrel. They are quite common all over Ireland.


    And yep a sparrowhawk and kestrel will co exist within reason unless one comes too close to the nest of the other or food is scarce.


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