Submitted by GSPCA on 18:52, 22nd Sep, 2011 | 0

This evening we were called out to an injured kestrel.  We often get calls to birds that have flown into vehicles, windows or other solid objects. She has been named Ceri and seems a bit dazed.  Ceri has been made comfortable and warm and will hopefully be well and fit in the morning for release.

Kestrels like Ceri are the most common bird of prey in Europe, although their numbers have declined in Britain over the last few years. Their habit of hovering, particularly near busy roads, means they are also one of the easiest to spot. Whilst hovering they have the extraordinary ability to keep their head totally still, even in strong winds. This allows them to pinpoint and catch small mammals by sight alone. If prey is abundant, kestrels sometimes kill more than they need and cache what they don’t eat.

If you find a sick or injured animal or bird then please call the GSPCA on 01481 257261.

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