This cache is within the Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, and so this cache is only accessible during the reservoir's Visitor Centre opening times, which are 9am to 5pm. There is a suggested entry donation of £2 for Adults, £1 for children and £5 for a family. Cache placed with the kind permission of Essex Wildlife Trust.
You are looking for a small clip-lock box.
We have chosen a kestrel for our cache because we often see this beautiful, majestic bird hovering near the reservoir as we frequently go for walks here.
The kestrel is only 32-35cm long, with a tail of 12-15cm and a wingspan of 71-80cm. The male and female are almost alike, but the male has a blue-grey head, rump and tail. The females have a brown barred head and tail.
The main prey of a kestrel are field voles, mice, shrews, moles, rats, frogs, and lizards. Kestrels hover, and use their power of amazing eyesight to spot the prey. Once they have spotted the prey they swoop down to catch it.
Kestrels lay their eggs in April over two to three days. Did you know that they don't build their own nests? They use old ones from another bird such as a pigeon or a crow.
Written by Sophie, aged 9.
