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Northeast Connecticut Kestrel Project |
2010 Nesting Success Summary | 2011 Nesting Success Summary | 2012 Nesting Success Summary
Beginning with my earliest wanderings as a youth, I have had a special admiration for the American Kestrel. In the last 30 years the numbers of these magnificent little falcons have been in a very steady, steep decline in Connecticut. There are many theories about why kestrel numbers have declined so sharply, but the truth is that no one knows for sure exactly why this is occurring. Instead of standing around bemoaning this decline, I decided in 2008 to try and actively work to begin rebuilding local populations of the American Kestrel.
I would like to close by thanking Art Gingert of West Cornwall for his constant help and advice as our work has progressed. We are the new kids on the block. For over 30 years, Art has been actively involved in helping rebuild the local populations of kestrels in northwest Connecticut with a passion and dedication that burns as brightly today as it did way back when. Thanks Art. Tom Sayers Tolland, CT |
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by: Tom Sayers |
Last Updated: January 3, 2013 |