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Livestream of kestrel chicks launched by Hampshire charity
A charity in Hampshire is streaming live footage of kestrel chicks for all to enjoy.
The Hawk Conservancy Trust launched the kestrel cam on YouTube for viewers to watch intimate moments in the bird's nest.
The camera is installed at a secret nest site in Hampshire and aims to raise awareness of the species which is on the Birds of Conservation Concern amber list.
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The charity hopes the livestream will encourage people to support the conservation of the species, which is on the Birds of Conservation Concern amber list (Image: Supplied) Hawk Conservancy Trust CEO Penny Smout said: "This incredible opportunity to watch the life of nesting kestrels is a direct result of our work with species out in the countryside.
"The webcam is within one of the hundreds of nest boxes we've installed as part of our Raptor Nest Box Project, which provides nesting opportunities to encourage breeding while allowing monitoring work aimed at identifying the causes of such worrying population decline."
The charity hopes that people's enjoyment of the livestream will turn into support for the trust's efforts to combat issues such as habitat loss and decreasing prey populations.
The kestrel cam can be found on the Hawk Conservancy Trust's YouTube page or via their website.
