American Kestrel and Barn Owl Nest Box Project Orientation
The American Kestrel is a beautiful little falcon native to the open rolling countryside of Northern Virginia. Although these are a common raptor in North America, their population has declined significantly in our area. Barn Owls have suffered a similar fate. Despite a healthy worldwide presence, Barn Owls, once common in our area, are now rare. Housing and commercial development have cleared acres of woodland and removed the standing dead trees with natural hollows these cavity nesters depend on to lay their eggs and raise young. Learn how placing properly designed nest boxes in appropriate habitat can reverse the trend. Registration required: Sign Up Online. Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org.
