Dublin - The Temple Bar
County Dublin, Ireland โ 6.8 km
Palmerstown โ the Big Brother kestrel box on Cloudforest One
Palmerstown - The Big Brother Kestrel Box on Cloudforest One
๐ฎ๐ช County Dublin ยท Ireland โ Altitude 45 m
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This live camera is aimed at a nest box for kestrels, small falcons that often breed in boxes like this one. It is a useful window for anyone curious about birds of prey in an urban and suburban edge setting near the capital. The page also shows local time and the weather, so you can judge whether the birds are likely to be active.
About Palmerstown
Palmerstown lies on the western side of Dublin, in County Dublin on the island of Ireland, at a low elevation near the River Liffey. The area mixes housing, parkland and open farmland edges, which suits kestrels that hunt over grass and verges. Kestrels are the most widespread falcon in Ireland and are often seen hovering over fields while searching for voles and insects, so a box in this kind of landscape fits their habits well.
What you can watch
The camera is aimed at a nest box, so the most useful thing to watch is the box entrance and any birds coming and going. Activity usually peaks in spring when the birds are breeding and feeding young, and in the early morning and late afternoon when hunting is most active. Weather strongly affects what you see, since birds tend to stay in the box during heavy rain or strong wind. Exactly what is visible depends on the current framing of the camera.
Practical notes
Ireland has a mild, damp climate, with rain possible in any season, so checking the weather on this page before you watch is worthwhile. Spring and early summer are generally the best times to observe nesting behaviour. Nearby cameras on this site include Dublin Temple Bar, Dublin Port, Dun Laoghaire and Howth, each within about twenty kilometres, which is useful if you want to compare city and coastal views.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Palmerstown now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Palmerstown are shown in the live weather block on this page. Check it before watching, as rain and wind tend to keep the birds inside the box.
What time is it in Palmerstown?
The local time for Palmerstown is displayed live on this page, following Irish time, which changes between winter and summer time.
Where exactly is this camera located?
The camera is in Palmerstown, County Dublin, Ireland, at roughly 53.35 degrees north and 6.37 degrees west. The map on this page shows the exact position.
When is the best time to watch the kestrels?
Spring and early summer are usually best, when the birds are breeding. Early morning and late afternoon often bring the most activity, though this varies with weather and the season.
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