Explore the day-by-day activities and developments in the lives of American Kestrels (North America’s smallest falcon), nesting in a backyard nest box in Benicia, California; Click on a day’s post to view photos and videos:
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April 27, 2026: There Are FIVE Chicks!
Today began with the realization that there are FIVE nestlings! It is easiest to see in…
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April 26, 2026: Chicks Have Hatched!
Today’s check of the nest box camera revealed at least four newly hatched chicks! The videos…
Benicia Kestrels 