Raising a FALCON (Kestrel) indoors | MUST WATCH THE END 🤭

The American kestrel (Falco sparverius), also called the sparrow hawk, is the smallest and most common falcon in North America. This kestrel usually hunts in energy-conserving fashion by perching and scanning the ground for prey to ambush, though it also hunts from the air. It sometimes hovers in the air with rapid wing beats while homing in on prey. Its diet typically consists of grasshoppers and other insects, lizards, mice, and small birds.
I was fortunate enough to have had this beautiful species in my home for several months before releasing it back into the wild. This was one of the most interesting and rewarding experiences with wild life in my life.
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[@patio87]

10:26 that's actually wild that you captured a B-2 in the background. Also interesting since the design of the B-2 is based of falcons.

[@scottplested6257]

Thankyou, I’m not crazy.

[@Drewpost19]

Thought I was hallucinating

[@whocares_bear]

Yeah, what are the odds of seeing a stealth bomber is in the sky, unless he lives near the air force

[@ozymandias7592]

I mean, what are the odds of catching a stealth bomber while releasing a kestrel. almost iconic

[@alexcarter8807]

10:26 B2 stealth bomber goes by. Kestrel: Are you my mommy?

[@sebsunda]

Well well, he had the best send-off a bird of prey could ask for... A B-2 Spirit passed by to send him off! Very nice!

[@jakubal-ali5445]

The American stealth bomber at the end was just the cherry on top.

[@Muhafaka]

Stealth Bomber just flying by casually. 10:23 LOL !!

[@treypeters1087]

I love the casual stealth bomber

[@tyresesp9696]

To those who may see this, do NOT imitate what you see in the video. You do NOT imprint a raptor and release it into the wild.

[@alexcarter8807]

Except is this an imprint? Because it was half grown when it came into human hands, and would have imprinted on its kestrel parents from hatching until then.

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

​@@alexcarter8807definitely imprinted imo. In world of falconry you imprint a bird, he's with you for life.

[@Blackholevr34]

Ik but like don’t spend most time with it just feed and give water until it’s ok and then release

[@maurotechera2486]

i was thinking, why is releasing a imprint animal? now the poor thing is gonna approach to bad humans and probably will end up dying

[@black_hand78]

@@alexcarter8807it’s still an imprint because it didn’t live with its parents it’s an entire “childhood.” It wasn’t old enough to learn how to fly or hunt from its kestrel parents when the lady found him and thus wasn’t old enough to have fully imprinted on them and not her. I believe the falconry regulations are that you cannot take a wild bird under 6 months to 1 year depending on species because they have not learned how to survive in the wild from their parents yet.

[@johnlefevre839]

You should've read as many falconry books you could as soon as you got that bird, your heart was in the right place, but training it to hunt would have made a big difference

[@stathispapailias634]

Need a license and a sponsor for that. Apprenticeships last for 2 years, but you need to pass the falconry exam in your state, acquire a sponsor and have built and inspected mews on premise. Illegally keeping and/or hunting a falcon carries pretty hefty fines. That animal control person was pretty cool, but Fish and Game would have had a different attitude.

[@usnchief1339]

Why, the parents don't train them to hunt

[@DrowningInTea]

​@@usnchief1339actually they do...

[@thedstroyer0075]

@@usnchief1339yes they do.

[@stathispapailias634]

@@thedstroyer0075 Not really.....once they fledge the parents stop feeding them and instinct kicks in. They MAY see their parents hunt.....but not for long. 90% of birds of prey die in the first year. There are a number of reasons, but the inability to successfully hunt is the biggest reason.

[@assassin8or]

Aw damn. Ending kinda broke my heart. He clearly grew very attached to you guys. So sweet

[@colinbrooks6290]

Absolutely brilliant recovery….. thank you for getting the bird back to the world it was meant for…. 💥🍺😎👍🎉

[@caitlynwanner2557]

I hate to say this, but it's a common misconception that chicks that fall out of the nest are "orphaned" or "abandoned." Fledgling kestrels drop to the ground (because they still don't know how to fly) and the parents continue to care for them on the ground. PLEASE do not repeat this well-intentioned mistake. That kestrel likely would have been fine if left in a sheltered spot near the nest.

[@garyjames-ij4fr]

Nice video. The comments were ruining it for me then I remembered they are KZbin experts and the video became enjoyable again.

[@user-bi9jj6gz1q]

wow tyvm!!! warmed my heart made me smile, Great job and really nice property.

[@LaurenMartins]

I'm a Falconer since I was 9 years old, you did well, specially by giving him live food! Ignore the naysayers. He didn't seem to have imprinted, which is good, He is not fit but He has a chance if you have fat him up a lot before releasing. He will use the excess energy to fly and get fit. Thanks for trying your best to helping nature!

[@pierre-3253]

REALLY enjoyed this video clip !! Thank you to YOU

[@tuomasholo]

This was a awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@NetFist]

Thank You!!!

[@AlexAnom420]

I love me some kestrel... they're like mini falcons... and ospreys are pretty cool too

[@thebuttersyrup]

that stealth bomber 10:26

[@ladyhailee1]

We had a red tail hawk (female) that hurt a wing trying to fly. Kept her until it healed and made a nest close by. She had 2 babies every year (one year she had 3) and would bring them close to our house and taught them to hunt and fly.

[@jos7709]

Great! Thank you for good video!

[@YaelSharon3410]

Such a beautiful bird.

[@TOMMYGUNSNYC]

Great video... especially with the a suprise visit by a B2 Bomber in the distance! 👌👍👍

[@capt.kenbaker5452]

Puts a smile to ones face !

[@joenicholson3447]

he is absolutely beautiful !!!!!

[@elite1266]

Is that a stealth bomber @ 10:26? If so what a rare citing unless you live near a military base. Nice bird too!

[@FarmLifewithKids]

It is 😁👍🏼

[@FarmLifewithKids]

Hope you consider subscribing 😊

[@dangerboy544]

I was like is that a f*cking B-2?! Lol! It looked like CGI.

[@javoughnwise929]

I’m glad someone else noticed. That is way out the ordinary 🤣

[@makantahi3731]

ha ha, next time i wanna aliens space ship

[@doubt3430]

We going to ignore the actual b2 bomber cameo?

[@Boibepa]

The hawk wanted a farewell. A last touch of friendship and gratitude. I am a neighbor of a couple of kestrel and they are beautiful. Congratulations for helping this magnificent bird.

[@FarmLifewithKids]

Thank you! Magnificent they are for sure! ☺️, thanks for watching, hope you consider subscribing 😃

[@stathispapailias634]

Kestrels are falcons, not hawks :). Yes, there's a difference.

[@Lumpofcheese]

@@FarmLifewithKidsyou basically killed the bird by imprinting on it

[@SpiritGRF]

​@@Lumpofcheese more like she gave it a fighting chance at a life in the wild. Did you even watch the video? It was either let it starve or let it possibly get eaten outside or take it to the officials whom in the video made it seem like if the lady didn't keep the baby Kestrel they would have just put it to sleep. The bird got the best he could have got in a shit situation.

[@Lumpofcheese]

@@SpiritGRF that’s not how rehabilitating wild life works he imprinted on the kestrel and because he gave a it a constant food source it believed that that’s a normal thing and because he didn’t teach it how hunting works or at least lower its supply of food source till it isn’t being fed at all. It saying “it’s last goodbyes” we’re it just waiting for more food and because op left the bird outside it would of most likely flown off and starved eventually out of lack of teachings since kestrel parents bring live food to the babies in their later stages of life to teach them how to kill yes it may not help them hunt but at least they know that prey will be living objects not hand fed meat chunks. And a wild life rehabilitation companies recommend you do a scan for nests or possible parents in the area if none is visible what at least an hour to see if the parent returns before taking it which op did not do and not only that but they recommend they send wildlife to rehabilitation sites to receive proper care as they normally have adoptive parents or rehabilitate the animal themselves as they are professionally trained to do so.

[@candisham1978]

Why is everyone so worried about what’s “legal” when it comes to saving a wild bird? It’s literally 1 month of feeding before it fledges. You are not keeping it for months to years as an illegal pet. Feed it, keep it warm if it’s under 2 weeks old, and keep interaction to a minimum until it’s ready to fledge. Instead, you get advice from an expert, but then still treat this wild animal as a pet afterwards. Just amazes me.

[@tasteslikewall]

Because he killed the bird. This person is a piece of s**t, not some hero. This is extremely illegal because it's a bird of prey, and multiple licenses are required to handle it. It's now imprinted on humans, doesn't know how to hunt, and is Cooper Hawk food. Good job @Farm Life with Kids, you're irresponsible and deserve to be fined to the fullest extent.

[@MK-hz2bn]

What a beautiful bird

[@ralphralph1346]

"luckily I had some chicken hearts in the fridge", oh such a relatable sentence!

[@garywalling4341]

Yeah man I keep some in my fridge just in case someone gives me a falcon. 🤣🤣🤣

[@RiotR4P]

Even though it was not wise for the bird to have imprinted on you I still gotta give you a round of applause because you at least did what you could 👍

[@superfly19751]

Beautiful work!

[@nimbusnation9584]

That's was awesome and heart warming.... Thank you.

[@FarmLifewithKids]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Lumpofcheese]

@@FarmLifewithKidsyou basically killed the bird by imprinting on it

[@akbargk1859]

Very Nice. Keep up the good work

[@Pointman-yf6or]

Good video! My wife and I raised one from a ball of white fluff to a full grown, hunting, back to the wild kestrel. Just about the same conversation with our wildlife officer. He did turn into kind of a mooch for a while after we released him. He would land on our garage roof and just raise Cain until one of us gave him something to eat! It was a great experience for our kids too. They learned a lot, and so did we. Peace to all.

[@FarmLifewithKids]

Wow really!!!! That’s amazing! Yes they do hang out for a while mooching. Lol. I agree, it is such a great experience! Thank you for watching, I hope you consider subscribing 😊

[@mdfalconer]

It's not mooching, it's imprinting. If a baby raptor is first raised by people, it'll see them the same way it sees its parents and will keep begging for food. That's why wild raptor parents stop feeding their young after they've fledged and been taught to hunt and often drive them away. It forces them to learn to become self sufficient - or starve.

[@jeanwesleynew]

@@mdfalconer That's actually not quite true. There are a number of Kestrel nest cams that document the process from hatching to fledging. All young kestrels hang around their natural parents for about a month after fledging for assistance with food. They eventually leave. But it's not a case where they're on their own a day after fledging. Their kestrel parents will give them food for about a month after fledging.

[@mdfalconer]

@@jeanwesleynew Right, which is why I said after they’ve fledged and been taught to hunt.

[@acapelexsendra6198]

Bro found his first love ❤

[@crashbangwhallopwhatavideo]

Such modest views for a great video.

[@H1GH.FL1Y3R]

I couldn't believe what i saw the autumn. I live inner city in the UK. A sparrowhawk took a collard dove youngster off my bird feeder. We looked at each other for a few seconds and it flew off with its meal in talons. I cant tell you how honoured i felt to witness such a beautiful bird. What you do is amazing 😮 i really envy you being around these awesome bird. 👌

[@darrenporter1850]

Birds of Prey really making a comeback in UK. I've been spotting loads recently. That's great what you saw.

[@christinebalderas6532]

Amazing!!

[@1minuteofgaming596]

10:29 is that a B2 on the background 😳

[@badroosterrc]

Beautiful

[@BlehkMTL]

That ending is Amen worthy. Thank you for the beautiful content. May God continue to shower you.

[@vik574]

She did a nice thing no matter how it turned out. We don't know how it ended but, what we do know is that the bird was fed and happy for a while when alternative was death.

[@usnchief1339]

survived like all birds that leave the nest

[@chateaupig826]

​@@usnchief1339completely agree . God if I have to hear one more Nancy-know-it-all say 😫

[@AS_Ekko]

The Great Mini Falcon ❤

[@tabasco07]

great vid . !

[@Senegal01]

Great video, as soon as I saw the Dk Blue I knew it was a male Kestrel. A wonderful think you did and the wild life officer allowed. In NY damn ECO would take it and most likely put it down! Bless you for what you did.

[@FarmLifewithKids]

Thank you! Yes it was an experience of a life time. I’m so happy to have been able to help, and thanks for your encouragement. I hope you consider subscribing 😁

[@kiarazoccogoldenbonniegirl1641]

Put it down? Your probably wrong. All Wildlife Centers raise them in the right conditions to avoid imprint

[@Lumpofcheese]

@@FarmLifewithKidsyou basically killed the bird by imprinting on it

[@chateaupig826]

​@@Lumpofcheesedon't be so negative . She did good. I hope it lives and thrives so you can stfu 🖕

[@jeffreyporter4678]

It was also a felony to posses a raptor without a license.

[@SrSork]

absoluty amazing dude! Great Job!

[@Singapore-LIKESugbo]

Very cute

[@kidsilas1]

I understand some of the criticisms about raising a wild animal and releasing it. I know you meant well. With some luck maybe it'll make it. Also off topic, it was cool the B2 Spirit in the background.

[@leszekwolkowski9856]

wonderful! btw what's the flying thing at 10:24? You have a heart of gold! Cheers from Poland.

[@sebastianzander87]

Looks like a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.

[@robertbrindley8948]

Awesome thanks for your time and effort

[@jmar3956]

You killed it

[@osvaldoarias1121]

Great job, beautiful bird.

[@MosesSharma]

Wow what an amazing story ❤

[@wilgarcia1]

I was hoping this was your Falconry origin story. I hope he visits you. Seeing him connecting with his kind in the end was great.

[@chillofredzillo]

Did he ever return to you to say hello? Like what the corvids usually do? Falcons are so great and pretty birds! Wonder why Horus was depicted as a falcon😅

[@IrshadHussain-qf4gz]

Really beautiful vedio

[@fried_nice]

Look at all these experts in here

[@cookiebird308]

Nice video👍Good to see he made friend immediately so it's a good sign he'll be doing fine

[@over-educated-sp]

Dolph Lundgren. Awesome

[@saladproblems]

When I saw the B2 bomber in the background I wasn't sure if the video was going to get weird. Do they just do sorties out by where you live?

[@hariprasad9792]

After two years.... I'll see this video 😂❤

[@Journeyman1642]

What part of North America is this?

[@peregrinesmith1117]

This is against state &federal law and an enforcement officer to say, who is going to know, is crazy. You put it on the internet. If you find young raptor call the wildlife officer. They can get to a licensed rehabilitation facility.

[@gregorywojtera7283]

agreed. What she did was 100% illegal, and the actions of that enforcement officer are ground for termination. She basically told this woman to break the law.

[@Anonymous-ip3oo]

Orrr you can just get a permit and own it.

[@peregrinesmith1117]

@@Anonymous-ip3oo it would take a year to get a permit, you have your facility inspected, pass a test and serve an apprentice period. So far the courts have ruled that you don't own the bird even with a permit.

[@TheMrYadrian]

10:19 look at the sky, guys.

[@macon8638]

FREEEEDOM 🦅🦅

[@jfinthetrap]

i wish these creatures can be tamed and kept as pets, like they fly with us wherever we go 🥺

[@stathispapailias634]

They can. It's called falconry.

[@jfinthetrap]

@@stathispapailias634 still its like keeping them inside a cage , giving eye patches i dont like dat, its rare to see those pets without keeping them caged and equipped with locks

[@stathispapailias634]

@@jfinthetrap Not really. I think you have a misconception of falconry. They're only hooded when they're transported. Once the bird is properly manned, they can ride IN the car without a hood. I've seen many falconers do this. Also, falcons and hawks are not active at all in the dark. They can't see a thing. Ever wonder why birds don't sing at night? Hmm? In the day, they are usually moved to a weathering perch where they can sit outside, bathe, preen and sun. Also, the birds are exercised daily, free flight with a lure, typically. Falconry is a conservation exercise. Almost 90% of juvenile birds of prey die in the first year, usually of starvation due to unsuccessful hunting. Falconers often capture juveniles, train them to hunt, work the bird for a season or two and then release the bird back to the breeding population. Imprint birds, like this Kestrel, cannot be released typically as they become fully dependent on humans.....well...this situation is borderline. I'd give that Kestrel a 50/50 chance depending on how successfully it hunts and socializes with other kestrels.

[@chateaupig826]

​@@stathispapailias634you obviously saw what I saw but you are not fully committing. He has a strong prey drive this little guy . I don't think he imprinted THAT much . I feel his instinct will kick in 👍

[@stathispapailias634]

@@chateaupig826 Possibly....roll the dice. But to be frank, his chances of survival aren't all that good anyway. I would have found a certified raptor rehab professional or a local falconer to take the bird. Those are the only two types of people who can legally possess a kestrel per The Migratory Bird Act. Federal fines are steep....and if you are found in possession and you have a hunting license, kiss that goodbye as well.

[@jaffasholva7738]

It did not leave right away because it knows nothing of the world and you are the food source. Feeding it live animals is not really teaching it to hunt. This bird is now used to humans feeding it. It was not taught about danger and does not know how to hunt. Would be surprised if it is still alive, but at least it had a good time. If you "find" birds like this or any other wildlife, contact the authorities or be prepared to take care of it every day for 30 years or so.

[@Parabueto]

A different approach would involve building a "Hack box" on the property. Essentially a nest box for the kestrel which you leave food in daily. You can gradually reduce the amount of food over time until it leaves permanently. Although really a period with a falconer and being used to hunt first would massively improve its' odds.

[@Doublewhiteshoes]

Chill bird man Bruh ur too much. People trying to help out a baby bird don’t need ur negativity nerd

[@jaffasholva7738]

@@Doublewhiteshoes Negativity? This is animal cruelty. People do this to make themselves feel good and for internet likes. They have no idea what they are doing and idiots like you cheer them on. gtfo

[@komicsreviewer8505]

In other words you done screwed up the imprinting ya dingus.

[@seriburdo6354]

It will be fine.

[@oukha12]

❤

[@YuuyaTenjou13]

❤❤❤

[@ShadowsPR0]

That B2-Bomber at min 10:25

[@boeingboy223]

10:26, Am I the only one that saw a B-2 Spirt

[@codycox2685]

God sent the 2nd Kestrel.

[@NomanZulfqar-rr8xq]

🤗🤗🤗

[@fakecontent5950]

i was surprised for a sec 0:27 i thought he was cooking the bird 😂

[@jasonsmith5688]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Kestrels can’t dive at 200 mph, that’s the Peregrine Falcon. The fastest animal on earth in a dive , well done on rearing him though. You did an amazing job! ❤

[@chir0pter]

Is that an actual b2 bomber you randomly included as if it’s a normal thing to see? Also a lot of times bird parents will continue to feed and care for half grown young outside of the nest..

[@AD-de2sl]

Great work with raising such a beautiful little bird ! It will be a happy memory you shall both share forever !

[@chateaupig826]

Ye , all this "just kill it" negativity . I thought she did a good job raising that little guy ❤

[@hellgazer8370]

uh... that falcon has no life skills whatsoever. releasing that falcon was like sending someone whose got a fifth grade education off into college alone, without any money or assets to their name. they are NOT going to make it, because they weren't taught how to make it.

[@AD-de2sl]

I do not mean to be disrespectful but you clearly have no clue whatsoever regarding wildlife rehabilitation and to add to that you completely disregard an animals ability to adapt and its sheer will to survive. I have been rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing wild birds now for over 4 years and have got a degree in ornithology specifically to better understand their anatomy, physiology, behaviors, diet etc and can honestly tell you that you are DEAD WRONG that it wont make it in the wild. They carry all the natural instincts to hunt and survive imprinted on their DNA and it takes a few days to a couple of weeks for the bird to acclimatize itself to a natural environment, the survival percentage for rehabilitated or hand raised birds is about 50-75% which makes it well worth the effort. Have the compassion to see that at least they tried their darn hardest to make sure the bird survived till its juvenile stage before setting it free, no easy task i promise you. What happens to it in the wild, well that's just nature and at least it got the chance to fly back into the great blue yonder. @@hellgazer8370

[@chateaupig826]

@hellgazer8370 People who come from destitution also "make it" when they have ambition to get out of their situation . He was raised strong , has keen eyesight and good prey drive he flew off to be a falcon with the others . He has as good a chance as any of them .

[@jeffreyporter4678]

​@@chateaupig826you have no idea at all what you are talking about, nature is not a Disney movie.

[@Fluffy_kat]

Respect to the animal shelter girl who let u keep da nugget

[@emonhossen9700]

O ya o ya😂😂😂😂😂

[@shaungisler6604]

Great video

[@frankfrank9711]

Was that a B2 bomber in the background at 10:23?

[@peytonblaise1215]

bro lucky he got a friend str8 off the bat and you😂

[@adonisperezabreu3163]

5:15 at that point, it has the same age that mine.

[@melplishka5978]

That’s awesome. Ya raising raptors is kinda tricky. Best thing tho is too limit human contact when there older. But great job. He looked in great shape.

[@Singapore-LIKESugbo]

Now i started crying...

[@Acardona97]

was that a B-2?

[@Andre-oc7gg]

I will never call an animal shelter / bird sanctuary again. I found a baby owl a few years ago, he was sitting on the side of the road, his wing injured. I took him home and called the local bird sanctuary, they told me to bring him in. I did so against my better judgment. I'm no bird expert but I love animals and have raised many. I took the owl to the sanctuary. When I called back the next day to check in, their response was just "yeah sorry he's dead". Not saying I would have made a difference but at least I know and trust myself to love and care and be attentive to the animals I engage with. I always wonder if he would have done better had I just tried caring for him

[@stathispapailias634]

Probably euthanized, sadly.

[@GG-jw8pt]

Well done mate! You gave that beautiful bird a chance, where it had none! Probably flying free as we speak...the only tragic thing about all this, is that background piano music😂👍🇬🇧

[@davidkoppeheel4646]

Is that a B2 in the sky at 10:25?

[@PrehistoricMeatEater]

Did you train it to the lure so it could catch sparrows? I mean, you've imprinted it heavily, so it won't survive in the wild for long otherwise.

[@chateaupig826]

He don't need that shit . It's a supermarket for im out there

[@jeffreyporter4678]

​@@chateaupig826you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@chateaupig826]

@@jeffreyporter4678 pet tigers attack . Why can't a pet raptor , attack . It's not like he was injured

[@chateaupig826]

@@jeffreyporter4678 you forget it's essentially a wild creature . He'll figure out his life , just as you have 💪👍

[@jeffreyporter4678]

​@@chateaupig826Because that bird was not raised until a juvenile by his parents. His parents gave him food, then a human gave it food. It believed that food just presented itself in front of it, it had no idea how to hunt for it.

[@pkelly5149]

Heartwarming video. But maybe that "new" kestrel was saying to him, "Get orf my land"

[@FarmLifewithKids]

Oh my, maybe 🤔….. in my head they are male and female and will live happily ever after…. 🥰 lol . Thank you for watching, hope you consider subscribing 😃

[@wickedprophet2375]

Goodbye is always the worst 😢 I had found an orphaned grackle and took it in, raised to a fledgling and released it. She kept flying right back to me and wouldn’t go for about an hour 😂. My true bird of heart is the raven and I give scraps from my restaurant to them everyday. They always perch near me and chat a while and bring me trinkets whenever I’m walking around outside. Birds are such amazing creatures and I appreciate what you did for this little dinosaur ❤

[@JimCrypto]

nice good work raising him!

[@ericbell1137]

I'm a bum in Portland Oregon and I just rescued one from the road. I'm a little nervous about raising him but he seems pretty healthy apart from the shitty wing clipping job and being super fat... Luckily the stoop I'm sleeping in is a Petco.

[@stephaniestuckwisch6862]

Give it to a rehab center, stat.

[@jojo-._.]

why did yo have chicken hearts in your fridge? Also yeah great vidio. You are the person who made a driveby with a falcon, right?

[@fredbear3781]

B2 Spirit Stealth Bomber @ 10:24 mark. Dont see that everyday!

[@allankang7374]

Was that a stealth bomber?

[@TheLadybudd]

Lovely clip. Having formerly rescue/rehab in the states I found challenges more from uneducated people w/opinions vs others who did this for a living (others in my fam, as we were acknowledged to be a safe rehab whilst growing up). That said, frustrated by jobs worths often meant animals needlessly put down:( Imagine my delight to learn in the UK I was able to open and run a successful rescue rehab for years, with more help from our animal control/wildlife departments. Special license to raise 3 baby bats, and my fave was also a Kestrel, but she was an adult female, and I 'helped' her whilst she remained 'wild' as its always better to try to help wildlife when able/reasonable, in their natural habitat. She had her own 'table' and on my farm, catching wild voles, shrews, mice was easy with extra supplements as needed. A year on she was raising a brood in the far end of the property, and even now my friends who live in my old cottage, still send updates. Her name is Robbie, and she would always come in circling in the Eve when she heard me call her name, shaking the bucket with her supp/meal. Whilst is suspect there is a lot more to your raising this wee beauty than shared (hope others don't presume it's as easy as it look!)...we always did a soft release, bringing them outside (bats included) during day/eve to acclimate them, and always left their original 'house/cage' in the same place for them to return safely as needed until fully able to navigate that big world fearlessly:) Loved seeing the other Kestrel join, and unless it was breeding time, Kestrel are social and easy to have several live in closer proximity than most BOP. That said, I was bloody well chuffed to not see a red tail come in! Nor that you released close to a road. I saw a cherished falcon raised back to health, only to be let loose, and hit by a truck seconds later. A similar video is doing the rounds as well, and is the most heartbreaking scene ever:(:( I am glad you were successful, and devoted time to research, and hopefully the next animal that adopts you for a wee bit will receive the same care, and with a bit more knowledge, you will be able to discern which breed of bird as a wee baby that may find its way to your caring, loving hands:) best of luck! I hope you perhaps see a few youngsters fledging near you soon! They don't always stray too far from their '1st' home, that's the lovely thing about Kestrels...maybee even keep a few chicks/mice in freezer just in case... I was able to trap as we have an organic farm, no rodent poisons, but safer to buy them depending where you live. I've a clip of a baby coal tit I raised/released, and a wee Robin that came to visit daily, sat on my laundry basket in kitchen when he came inside for a visit too, LOL! Wildlife...gotta love it, and chuffed to know there are still peeps like you (and your cool officers!) On that side of the pond still! Have a lovely life, well deserved warm karma hugs sent your way! XXX