Kestrel Dad Learns to Feed his Chicks After Becoming Sole Parent

Male kestrels are known for being pretty useless when it comes to feeding their chicks. They normally just bring in the food and dump it, leaving it to the female to serve dinner to their growing family. But Mr Kes has been learning the skill of tearing up small portions after his partner Mrs Kes disappeared this week. To support my channel and the wildlife rehabilitation and conservation work I do, please donate here: or join one of my supporter communities in exchange for behind the scenes content here: THIS MALE KESTREL IS ALSO TRYING TO BROOD And Mr Kes, a long-term resident of my North Yorkshire garden, has also tried brooding his clutch in a desperate attempt to keep them warm. Again this behaviour is unheard of among male kestrels and he’s having limited success. Watch this to see him try his best: