At 10:58 PM 6/17/97 UT, you wrote:
>Where have all the kestrels gone? Or have they? 3-4 years ago we had 6-8
>kestrels around our place near Peoh Point, Cle Elum, and had one pair nest and
>fledge 2 young in a nest box.
>We saw only an occasional bird last year, and have yet to see one this year.
>Are their numbers down in other areas, or is this an isolated event?
>
>Bill Mulligan


We fledged four kestrels from our nest box this year, our fourth year. Other
friends in our area who have boxes also report nesting kestrels. No shortage
here.

Sue
Zillah