The Kestrel pair continue to be seen daily near and around the new 2013 nest location adjacent to the Duck Bridge in Lawrence.  According to Birds of North America,  incubation lasts usually around 27–30 days in the wild.  Incubation mostly by female. Male contribution varies with individuals; 84.8% and 88.6% of observations of incubating adults were females.  Male more apt to relieve female on sunny days than on heavily overcast days.

Stay tuned for chicks!

The Kestrels have been present at the north end of the Duck Bridge.  They have been seen frequently in tree tops, atop utility poles, and, this morning both seen atop the very peak of a fire escape ladder on a brick building.  Looks like they have a nest just around the corner in a rotted eave just belwo the roof line of an abnadoned mill building.  Stay tuned for chicks to make appearance!

The Kestrel pair were observed late this afternoon in a tree on the north side of the duck Bridge in Lawrence.  It was dark with overcast skies but enough light to allow the male to show off his colorful outerwear!!  This location is right along the Merrimack River and near numerous prior sightings.  Further observations will be required to determine the nest location.  They have been seen a few times over the last week and this suggests that they may have finalized their nest location.  Stay tuned

The female Kestrel continues to be seen around various poles and rooftops in the National Grid facility on South Canal St.

While checking on the Kestrel nesting area on Merrimack st. in Lawrence from 2012, just happened to notice a female perched on a wooden utility pole at a National Grid power substation.  Not sure if this is one of the females observed in one of the other nearby locations.  Of great interest is the possible leg band on the right leg.  A quick check in with Matt Kamm at Mass Audubon indicated that the bands have been placed on Kestrels and he encouraged closer observation if at all possible!

The Kestrels continue to be present around the Canal Street area between 20 and 60 Canal and also across the street in the 3 story antiques building.  they are seen perched on telephone poles and utility wires….sometimes solo and frequently as a pair.  This is  late afternoon captue of the male kestrel in magnificnet light and clear blue sky background.  The kestrel sightings provide strong indications of a nest nearby!

The Kestrels continue to be seen along Canal Street both male and female.  They frequently perch on the utility wires and tops of poles.  They are spectacular to watch with their bright colors and distinctive plumage patterns!

A few more photos posted:  http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/149591297