kestral has the box in sight

Will she or won't she? Or is this a male? Any advice out there? We've placed 3 nest boxes, hopefully they will be inhabited soon.

kestrel nest boxes

This is going to be so much fun! We have several birds of prey living on or near the ranch. They include barn owls, great horned owls, burrowing owls, red tail and harrier hawks, golden eagles and kestrel's. These wonderful birds act as winged varmint control here at 3 Horse Ranch.

Last fall we decided to build nest boxes for the kestrels here at the ranch. The kestrel boxes are ready! Placed 1/2 mile apart, we expect to install up to 10 boxes throughout the ranch. The boxes arrived today. We plan to place them this week, kestrel boxes, hopefully they will be populated quickly and a new crop of kestrels will begin life here in Idaho.

This is all part of our approach to organic wine growing here at 3 Horse Ranch. We are proud to be able to build habitat and encourage these lovely birds and hope to watch them grow. Watch this space, we might be able to get some pics this spring!

Green Farming

3 Horse Ranch Vineyards - Certified Organic Vineyard Producing Estate Grown Wines

Since 2003, we have been growing wine grapes in a sustainable environment. In July 2008, we received Organic Certification for our entire vineyard.

Located in the Eagle Foothills and part of the new Snake River Valley AVA (American Viticulture Area), 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards has produced award winning wines since our first wine release, May 10, 2008. Our Estate Grown wine displays the clarity and purity of organically grown fruit. New releases include Mourvedre, Roussanne, a Roussanne/Viognier blend: wines that reflect the terroir of our vineyard site. World class wine created by green farming methods that also ensure the preservation of the land for future Idaho families is our goal.

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