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American Kestrel Project in Virginia Patti Reum & John Spahr American Kestrel Nesting Box Project: A Volunteer Effort of The Virginia Society of Ornithology (VSO) David Dan Mary Patti 2014 American Kestrel decline in Virginia, by

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American Kestrel Project in Virginia

Patti Reum & John Spahr

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Dan Patti David Mary

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American Kestrel Nesting Box Project:

A Volunteer Effort of The Virginia Society of Ornithology (VSO)

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American Kestrel decline in Virginia, by Bird Conservation Regions 12% 45% 62%

http://kestrel.peregrinefund.org/decline

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2 x 1 x 1 foot 3” diameter hole Side opening for monitoring

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Highland County, Virginia

Population (2010 census): 2,321 Mean elevation: 2,832 ft (863 m)

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Highland County, Virginia

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Blue Grass Valley AMKE Project

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Blue Grass Valley AMKE Project

Study Area: 10,878 ha (108.8 km2 or 42 mi2)

  • Elevation range: 983m - 856m
  • 60.2 km (37.4 mi) of public roads
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Blue Grass Valley AMKE Project

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Begin monitoring late April Check boxes bi-monthly Evict starling if present Record observations

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1) Migratory vs Year-round population? 5) Size of Territories? 4) Breeding site fidelity? 3) Productivity & fledging success? 2) General health of birds? 6) ??

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Farming practices that help or harm kestrels.

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American Kestrel Project in Virginia

Patti Reum & John Spahr

…to be continued.