The First Breeding Record of European Hobby Falco subbuteo in Nagano City

Abstract

Breeding of European Hobby Falco subbuteo was observed in Nagano City (L355, N36°8'8" E138°12'24") for the first time. The old nest of crow sp. on an iron pole in a golf training field was used. On June 25, 1994, female began to sit in the nest. On July 28, chicks were fed for the first time. On August 3, two chicks and one egg were confirmed. A chick was fledged on August 29 and another on August 30. This report forms the southernmost breeding record of European Hobby in Japan.