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Birding Reports => Toronto Reports => Topic started by: Fireweed on January 05, 2014, 02:20:14 PM

Title: Sam Smith park: female american kestrel?
Post by: Fireweed on January 05, 2014, 02:20:14 PM

I was in Sam Smith park today and noticed a bird that clearly fits the description of a female american kestrel. I don't know what else it could have been.  I am not 100% sure, so I was wondering if anyone else managed to spot her.  I always saw the bird sitting on the top of a tree on the north or east side of the harbour, solitary, going from tree to tree when disturbed. It distinctly had a barred back and small, hooked beak with distinct markings on the face.

I would be appreciative of any comments.

Title: Re: Sam Smith park: female american kestrel?
Post by: BC on January 05, 2014, 04:30:03 PM

I wasn't there today but it's not unusual to find American Kestrels at CSSP during the winter months.

Title: Re: Sam Smith park: female american kestrel?
Post by: GStuart on January 06, 2014, 10:56:54 AM

There was a kestrel being quite active when I was there on Sunday morning.

Title: Re: Sam Smith park: female american kestrel?
Post by: Fireweed on January 06, 2014, 11:55:45 AM

Thanks so much!!