Where to see
Where to see the Dickinson's Kestrel in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Dickinson's Kestrel at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Falco dickinsoni
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Dickinson's Kestrel
Hosts have recorded the Dickinson's Kestrel at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Best hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Falco dickinsoni
Records
30
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Dickinson's Kestrel on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Dickinson's Kestrel in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Dickinson's Kestrel at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Dickinson's Kestrel in South Africa?
The Dickinson's Kestrel is most recorded in Limpopo (93% of records), based on 30 iNaturalist observations. 6 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Dickinson's Kestrel on site or nearby.
What is the Dickinson's Kestrel?
Dickinson's kestrel (Falco dickinsoni) is a bird of prey of southern and eastern Africa belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is named after John Dickinson, an English physician and missionary who collected the type specimen. It is also known as the white-rumped kestrel.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Dickinson's Kestrel
Every stay on the Dickinson's Kestrel page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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