American Kestrel

Cornell’s All About Birds

Waterford Farm
April 7, 2019
Photo by Kristin Trouton

Alpha Ridge Park
April 19, 2012
Photo by Harry Fink

Howard County Conservancy
October 3, 2025
Photo by Gregg Petersen

Crest Lawn Cemetary September 3, 2018 Photo by Jeff Culler

Crest Lawn Cemetary
September 3, 2018
Photo by Jeff Culler

American Kestrel easting Praying Mantis

Mount Pleasant (eating a Praying Mantis)
October 16, 2022
Photo by Annette Allor

Waterford Farm January 8, 2023 Gregg Petersen

While not necessary for common species, it is good to get into the habit of including photographs and recordings/spectrographs so that you do it for uncommon species that require more documentation.