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Kestrel Nest Box – Wallingford, Oxfordshire

You are watching a live feed of a Kestrel nest box located in the United Kingdom. Since 2015 the CEH has followed Kestrel nesting via live webcams, offering a glimpse into the breeding behavior of these birds of prey.



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Kathy S
October 6, 2026 6:35 am

Good Morning! Sunny and 53 going to 74.
Yesterday mid-afternoon my brother Jim had his left hip replacement surgery. He was back home by 8:15 PM. Jim communicated that the surgery went well and that he would need to keep his left knee immobilized for 24 hours. I will be preparing the meal for Jim and Gigi this afternoon. I’ll deliver it to them at a time of their choosing.
I need to leave soon for my dental cleaning. I won’t be surprised if at least one of my teeth needs some attention. 

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Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 6, 2026 6:43 am
Reply to  Kathy S

Hi Kathy
Glad Jim surgery went well and I know they will appreciate your meal delivered to them.
Good luck with your cleaning.

philip parkin
October 6, 2026 6:47 am
Reply to  Kathy S

Hi Kathy.
Pleased that brother Jim’s surgery went well.
What a quick turn around.
Hip surgery here and you are kept in hospital for at least two days.
Good luck with the dentist.😘

Jenn
October 6, 2026 7:18 am
Reply to  Kathy S

Such a sweet little bird in your image Kathy.💛
I am sure Jim and Gigi will enjoy your meal your preparing for them and delivering to them.😘
I hope you did okay at your dental appointment today.

philip parkin
October 6, 2026 1:18 am

Good morning.
Beryl, Jenn, Ardyth, Kathy, Lynn,Pam.
A foggy morning 56F getting to 68F later,
It is that day once again,,,Pretzel day has arrived already.lol.
My! the time just flies these days got a job to keep up with them.
This week will finally bring the temps back to their Autumnal normality back in to the low 50F range 40F range at night.
We can finally say goodbye to the unusual warm weather we have been having, heatwaves but a memory now.
Will see you all when I get back with my Pretzel hopefully.😀😘

Kathy S
October 6, 2026 6:37 am
Reply to  philip parkin

Hi Ice
How was your Pretzel 🥨 treat? At least I hope they had one waiting for you 😘

philip parkin
October 6, 2026 6:48 am
Reply to  Kathy S

Hi Kathy.
Got my name on .lol.
It was still warm this morning just right.😋😘

Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 6, 2026 6:44 am
Reply to  philip parkin

Hi Ice
I sure hope you got your pretzel.

philip parkin
October 6, 2026 6:48 am

Hi Andy.
You bet, would spoil my day if there was non.😘

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Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 6, 2026 6:49 am
Reply to  philip parkin

It would spoil my day too if they didnt have one left for me.

Jenn
October 6, 2026 7:20 am
Reply to  philip parkin

Good morning Ice,
I hope you made it through the shopping trip with pretzels in hand.😊😉
The weeks do go so fast for sure.
Hurrah you will be having more comfortable temperatures finally.

philip parkin
October 6, 2026 7:33 am
Reply to  Jenn

Hi Jenn.
My legs held up pretty well but it does not get any easier I must say.🙄.
Got our Flu Jabs on Thursday and that entails a walk to get to another surgery rather than ours,
But that was how the booking went.😘

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PamCo_Home
October 5, 2026 10:22 pm

When the pumpkin spice craze has gone too far ↓↓

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philip parkin
October 6, 2026 1:06 am
Reply to  PamCo_Home

😏😘

Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 5, 2026 6:19 am

Good morning It is still pretty windy outside. They once said it would die down on Monday but I didnt hear the weather over the weekend. These strong winds started early Friday morning, like 1:00 am. I went to church and the the WM neighborhood market which is a big grocery store to look for my Great value cinnamon/vanilla coffee. The new super WM was out and the market only had two left so i bought them both. I dont know if I mentioned I ordered 2 tops from Modlily in large and they were too small. I ordered one… Read more »

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Jenn
October 5, 2026 6:28 am

Hi Ardy,
That is good you found 2 of your favorite coffees.😀
I have not heard of Modlily before but sorry the sizes were not the right fit after the first one in that size was. I like to buy clothing at the stores for that reason, I can just take them back locally. I hope you have success in returning them.

Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 5, 2026 6:33 am
Reply to  Jenn

I dont normally mail order clothes unless its from Macys or JCP where I know their sizes and can run over to the mall to return them.
JoAnn had such cute tops from Modlily which i had never heard from but they are not customer friendly for refunds.
I might have to end up exchanging them….Grrrrr

Jenn
October 5, 2026 6:38 am

At least if you can exchange them you will have something you can wear.

Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 5, 2026 6:52 am
Reply to  Jenn

Yes and hope they fit, they will be like the one i posted only different designs still deciding which two

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Jenn
October 5, 2026 7:21 am

They are all pretty, I like the middle one best

Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 5, 2026 7:23 am
Reply to  Jenn

JoAnn had that one and I loved it!!!!!!!!!!

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Jenn
October 5, 2026 7:24 am

Very pretty on her. I like the length too. The style seems to be short crop tops just to top of waist. I like them longer.

Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 5, 2026 9:05 am
Reply to  Jenn

Oh I like longer tops too.
I never heard from them and i should of during the night ( China time) and I didnt…they said i would

PamCo_Home
October 5, 2026 10:23 pm

I like all the tops you posted.

Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 6, 2026 6:37 am
Reply to  PamCo_Home

Thanks Pam

Jenn
October 5, 2026 5:52 am

Good morning,
A little rain this morning and sun in the afternoon, 54 going up to 65.
I did 2 more big loads of laundry yesterday and made applesauce. The bag of local apples I bought were already softening, a yellow apple. I peeled and cooked them into applesauce which was pretty good.😘
It was a quiet day, we took a long walk after supper.

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Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 5, 2026 6:20 am
Reply to  Jenn

Hi Jenn
I havent had applesauce in years. I always liked it.

Jenn
October 5, 2026 6:28 am

I do like applesauce and with homemade I can regulate the sugar, I do not like it too sweet.

philip parkin
October 5, 2026 7:01 am
Reply to  Jenn

Always had Apple sauce with pork dinners.
Just chicken now these days.😋

Jenn
October 5, 2026 7:23 am
Reply to  philip parkin

Those flavors go together so well.😘 I liked to cook apple slices with pork chops, I haven’t done that in awhile come to think of it.

philip parkin
October 5, 2026 1:59 am

Good Monday morning. Beryl, Jenn, Ardyth, Kathy, Lynn, Pam. A humid night and a humid day today day today a high of 70F and no rain about for most of the week.😏. We still have drought conditions in many parts of the country, crazy for the time of year. Head lights on for our drive for the paper this morning, no sunshine today. Just topped up the bird feeders and cleaned the bird baths. Squirrel is very busy these days on one of the feeders but I think there is more than one visiting the feeder. If not we have… Read more »

Jenn
October 5, 2026 5:55 am
Reply to  philip parkin

Good morning Ice,
Does the squirrel who used to come to your door to get a peanut from Glenda still come around?
The wildlife must be suffering from lack of rain, water. It is so strange you are not getting rain.🤔

philip parkin
October 5, 2026 6:46 am
Reply to  Jenn

Hi Jenn.
That particular Squirrel disappeared and the one coming now just rushes away if we step outside.
The birds are at my bird bath all through the day now Jenn big ones and the Finches.
Mostly to drink but the pigeons like to splash around in them.🙄
We are showing some rain on the weather app, but just showers nothing like real rain fall yet.😘

Jenn
October 5, 2026 7:29 am
Reply to  philip parkin

That is great you keep water daily for the birds.💛

Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 5, 2026 6:21 am
Reply to  philip parkin

Hi Ice
I bet the squirrel is getting ready for winter …lol

philip parkin
October 5, 2026 6:41 am

Hi Ardy.
I think you are right and at my expense as well.lol.😘

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Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 5, 2026 6:53 am
Reply to  philip parkin

the bad part😎

philip parkin
October 5, 2026 6:58 am

Yep😀

Lynn
October 5, 2026 8:21 am
Reply to  philip parkin

every morning I throw out some peanuts..there is one who is getting closer and closer to me, maybe he’ll one day take it from my hand

philip parkin
October 6, 2026 3:22 am
Reply to  Lynn

Hi Lynn.
You keep trying and it will eventually take one from your hand.😘

PamCo_Home
October 5, 2026 12:41 am

What a day! Cody/Laura got here around noon, left about 4p; the boys got a lot done. Laura and i had a wonderful visit while I got a couple bags ready for Goodwill. I do like that woman. She took 2 big plastic tubs filled with my hats, along with another of purses/totes to donate to the Colo Spgs Community College theater department. I’m so happy they’re going to get some use. I was at a loss as what to do with them. I’m sure i have plenty more things that can be used as costuming. And a gazillion pairs… Read more »

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philip parkin
October 5, 2026 1:10 am
Reply to  PamCo_Home

😂😘

Jenn
October 5, 2026 5:58 am
Reply to  PamCo_Home

Hi Pam,
That is great you were able to give your lovely hats and purses/totes to where they will be used and appreciated.💝
Great work from the guys getting lots done at your home. 😃

Ardyth ~ Tucson
October 5, 2026 6:22 am
Reply to  PamCo_Home

Hi Pam
I wish you would of taken a picture of all your hats.