I thought for sure the Kestrel chicks would leave the nest box for the first time today, but they continued to be home bodies! It was cold again and extremely windy, so I wonder if the weather was a factor. Anyway, “Fledge Watch 2026” will continue tomorrow.
Keeping warm together in the morning.
Absolute chaos erupts when food is delivered. The male chick gets the prey this time, and then hops up to the nest box opening.
There is starting to be competition for the peeking out spot, but apparently there’s only room for one at a time.
The chicks seem unperturbed by the wind turbulence.The fourth chick is snuggled down in the upper right corner.
Benicia Kestrels 
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