Friday Feathered Feature
Showcasing a different bird species each week
North America’s littlest falcon, the American Kestrel is our Friday Feathered Feature. This colorful, acrobatic bird is exciting to watch in action - Kestrels are often found perching on wires or power lines, watching for prey. You can see one for yourself on North Shore road at ourFaville Grove Sanctuary near Lake Mills.
This week, Norther Harriers have been working the upland prairies and savanna on the Lake Mills Ledge property. Both male and females are hunting in the savanna at Faville Grove Sanctuary, flying low and weaving through the trees. To see these birds of prey in action, visit the Lake Mills Ledge at Faville Grove.
To see these amazing owls in action, we suggest visiting Goose Pond's Kampen Road on a clear day before sunset - and visit soon! These grassland owls fly lower to the ground, and feed on small mamals - especially voles. Check out this map to see where the owls were spotted recently: http://goo.gl/maps/do6xI
