Help Name Our Newest Kestrel!

This adorable new ambassador, a male American Kestrel, needs a name!

He’s about 1 year old, and came to us from Salt Lake City. He was presumed to be a window strike, but upon evaluation, the rehabilitation center in Utah deemed him an imprinted bird. That means he wouldn’t be able to survive on his own in the wild. With only a female American Kestrel on our ambassador roster, we decided to give this little guy his forever home in South Dakota.

So far, he’s attended a handful of events and programs, already assisting in educating our community about birds of prey and the natural world. He has a sweet, spunky personality and has been training with dedicated volunteers.

American Kestrels are common in our region and offer huge benefits for their environment. They are the smallest type of falcon in North America, which means they prey on small animals that are often considered pests like mice, grasshoppers, and other insects. Kestrels’ migration patterns can vary, but these swift, small birds can travel thousands of miles between breeding and nesting season!

While the beloved Hendrix, BHRC’s first male Kestrel ambassador, cannot be replaced, this little guy is a delight to have around. In consistency with the cool rocker names for BHRC Kestrels, volunteers submitted name suggestions, and the Board of Directors has narrowed down the options.

We are thrilled to ask our community of supporters to play a part in this young bird’s life – a name lasts forever, and by voting, you will be part of our legacy.

How does it work?

Each vote costs $1.00. Click on the tab to choose the name that you think suits the Kestrel best.
Select the number of votes you wish to cast for that name.
Submit your selection.
Watch our social media pages to get updates on which names have the most votes!

You can vote as many times as you’d like over the course of the contest. At the end of the contest, whichever name has received the most votes will be the Kestrel’s permanent name. The contest will run from Friday, July 18 to Friday, August 1, 2025.