Our Bird of the Week is the American Kestrel. We think one of the coolest aspects of this species is the "eyes" on the back of its head. What's your favorite feature of this little falcon? Learn more: https://abcbirds.org/bird/american-kestrel/ | American Bird Conservancy

A female nestling kestrel was found on the ground and two feral cats were heading for her when she was rescued and brought to Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital. She came in with a wing droop and with time, rest and meds, she was ready to be returned to the wild after a few short months of care at our volunteer satellite care. During her time in rehabilitation another kestrel was placed with her. He also had been found on the ground and was later diagnosed with metabolic bone disease. He c