Install Nest Boxes

There is a shortage of suitable nesting sites for many of our cavity-nesting birds. Installing nest boxes can help support bird populations while creating a unique opportunity to observe these wonderful creatures up close. Providing raptors with nest boxes is also a way to encourage a natural form of rodent population control on your property. For detailed information about nest boxes, visit the Cornell University’s NestWatch website.

American Kestrel Partnership

In large portions of the United States, American Kestrel populations have been steadily declining. The causes are not clear, but it is suspected that many factors are to blame such as predation by increased Cooper’s hawk populations, environmental contamination, habitat loss or change, and competition with European starlings for nest cavities.  Through the years RAPTOR Inc. has noticed a substantial decrease in the number of American Kestrels received in our area – 65 admissions in 2000 compared to 29 in 2023. RAPTOR Inc. is doing our part by installing nest boxes for these small falcons at key habitat locations. If you would like more information regarding how you can help American Kestrels too, visit the American Kestrel Partnership website.