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Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

Species Account

Extract from Bird Report 2024

Widespread resident, but declining. Included in 22.1% of BirdTrack lists. The East of England long-term trend is decreasing -12%. (Amber list).

Breeding was confirmed at 13 sites with probable breeding at a further 23.

Records were submitted almost daily and amounted to 2,776, a continuing increase over 2023 (2,003) and 2022 (1,896).

Time of year

Year RoundAutumn

Birding sites where they have been recorded

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