- 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.
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
National & regional trends
Our latest analysis of SRMS data for the period 2009-2018 produced no national trends in breeding number or productivity of Kestrel, however, trends are available for three of the 11 SRMS regions and for two of the 20 NHZ regions for which the SRMS holds records for Kestrel.
Please see below for a more detailed account for this species. To find out more about the trends analysis and the various products we have been able to produce please visit the Trends pages.
Kestrel trends 2009-2018Local Kestrel studies & projects
| Name | Period | Main observer | Other observers | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayrshire Study | 1972 - ongoing | G Riddle | South Strathclyde Raptor Study Group |