The Ministry of Agriculture and Water recently released in the environment of the new Ecological Park Cehegín three kestrels have been cured of his wounds at the Center for Wildlife Recovery 'El Valle'.
The event was attended by the Director General of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity, Pablo Fernández.
One of the kestrels was found in Alhama de Murcia, affected injury collision and muscle injuries caused by a wire fence.
Another was found in the town of Murcia with symptoms of malnutrition, dehydration and weakness as well as a secondary infection process.
The third, from Corvera, entered the Recovery Center unable to fend for himself, as a result of long standing among humans, so it had to be introduced in a Voladero with others of its kind to give them autonomy .
The kestrel is a medium sized bird of prey in flight presents similarities with other hawks.
It is widely distributed in Spain and is present in a variety of habitats, but generally avoid dense tree stands because they need open spaces for hunting.
They can be seen flapping frequently and maintained at a point on the prowl for their prey, which can be anything from small birds and mammals to insects and small reptiles.
The director general noted that although the International Union for Conservation of Nature considers this species as globally vulnerable, "or Murcia or the rest of Spain is threatened."
Source: CARM