2010 Falconry with American Kestrel Hunting (Day 1)

#DidYouKnow American Kestrels are the smallest falcon species in North America? American Kestrels eat mostly insects and other invertebrates, as well as small rodents and birds. Common foods include grasshoppers, cicadas, beetles, and dragonflies; scorpions and spiders; butterflies and moths; voles, mice, shrews, bats, and small songbirds. American Kestrels also sometimes eat small snakes, lizards, and frogs. And some people have reported seeing American Kestrels take larger prey, including red

79K views · 5K reactions | Meet Fe, an American Kestrel here at the Alaska Raptor Center! Fe enjoys a natural diet of insects, small rodents, and birds, to keep her healthy and happy. By providing species-appropriate nutrition, we ensure our feathered friends thrive in our care. #NaturalDiet #AmericanKestrel #MondayMotivation | Alaska Raptor Center | Facebook