Mike LeeOne of the most rewarding wildlife moments I’ve ever experienced—right in my own backyard.
This male American Kestrel is feeding his chicks a blue-tailed skink, perched on a nest box I finally built this past winter. The box itself has a story: it’s crafted from live-edge slabs of an oak tree that came down just 100 feet from where it now hangs. A labor of love—chainsaw milling and all!
I’ve had kestrels visit over the years, and I knew they were cavity nesters. Watching this pair settle in, raise their brood, and tirelessly hunt has been nothing short of fascinating. This photo was taken remotely from a ladder-mounted camera as the male paused with breakfast—just as one chick peeked out, hungry and hopeful.
It’s a rare thing to see something you built become part of a wild family’s story. And capturing a glimpse of it like this? Absolutely unforgettable. 🪶📷💙
#AmericanKestrel #BirdNestBox #WildlifePhotography #BackyardBirding #NatureLovers
This male American Kestrel is feeding his chicks a blue-tailed skink, perched on a nest box I finally built this past winter. The box itself has a story: it’s crafted from live-edge slabs of an oak tree that came down just 100 feet from where it now hangs. A labor of love—chainsaw milling and all!
I’ve had kestrels visit over the years, and I knew they were cavity nesters. Watching this pair settle in, raise their brood, and tirelessly hunt has been nothing short of fascinating. This photo was taken remotely from a ladder-mounted camera as the male paused with breakfast—just as one chick peeked out, hungry and hopeful.
It’s a rare thing to see something you built become part of a wild family’s story. And capturing a glimpse of it like this? Absolutely unforgettable. 🪶📷💙
#AmericanKestrel #BirdNestBox #WildlifePhotography #BackyardBirding #NatureLovers
Matt T