#8 Staniel

This is Stan and Daniel pushed into one. Or maybe it was these two names that emerged from some wordly fission event?

Staniel
- A kestrel.

That's right, a staniel is the master of hover, the headstrong wind-frolicker, even windf**ker as it has once or twice been affectionately known!

And if you fancy a raw portrayal of one troubled child's love for this bird in 1970s Britain, then look no further than Fingers in the Sparkle Jar: A Memoir by one of our nation's most admired naturalists.

Staniel is also a great name for a dog.
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Published on December 21, 2025 04:53 Tags: author-blog, nature
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