2018 capitol kestrels
Admission Date: 20 and 22 June 2018Outcome: Released 26 and 27 August 2018
Location of Rescue: Iowa State Capitol grounds, Des Moines
Cause of Admission / Condition: Hatchlings on ground, not ready to fly
Patient Status: Patient Archive
A female hatch-year (HY18) kestrel was admitted from the State Capitol grounds on 20 June and nest-mate male admitted on 22 June. Both a bit thin from being on the ground.