The cherry harvest wrapped up months ago. But in northern Michigan, some growers are already anticipating the spring resurgence of a tiny raptor that could benefit next season’s crop. The American ...

Tiny Falcons Are Quietly Solving a Problem Farmers Never Expected Them To ...

Chihuahuas of the avian world, the American kestrel is small, territorial and feisty. About the size of a blue jay and weighing little more than a handful of nickels, the kestrel is North America’s ...

Did you know that there's a small species of falcon that's helping sweet cherry orchards lower their food safety risk and improve crop survival? A November 2025 study shows that the American kestrel ...