Where Do Kestrels Roost?

Research shows that kestrels will roost (that is, spend the night) in nest boxes on winter nights, too! So, these boxes are actually important for more than just nesting!

Where do Kestrels sleep?

Kestrels are adaptable in their use of nest sites, but do not build their own nests. Old or disused nests of crows and other stick nesters are often used, as are ledges on cliffs and buildings. They are also regular hole-nesters and readily accept nestboxes.

Do Kestrels fly at night?

of Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) in Southern Italy

Using accurate GPS data-loggers on nine birds, we registered widespread nocturnal flights with distances from nests up to 19 km. At night, Lesser Kestrels were active even in areas with no artificial illumination.