- Introduction to the species – see BTO, RSPB and SRSG websites
- Breeding distribution – see Bird Atlas
- Monitoring method – see Raptors: A Field Guide for Surveys and Monitoring
Annual monitoring data
Please click on the links below to access summary data. These summaries are based on SRMS regions. Descriptions of some of the main headings reported against are provided here.
National trends
Please click below to see the national trends for Common Kestrel:
Regional trends
It is currently not possible to produce regional trends in breeding numbers or productivity for Kestrel as there are too few long-term studies for this species in Scotland. We hope to address this in the future through encouraging more people to take up monitoring for this species.
Local Kestrel studies & projects
| Name | Period | Main observer | Other observers | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayrshire Study | 1972 - ongoing | G Riddle | South Strathclyde Raptor Study Group |
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