red kite

Kites are nesting

Just a very quick note to say I just saw a Red Kite flying over near work with some kind of nesting material in its beak. That’s the second one I’ve seen now so it’s official – Kites are nesting 🙂

This Red Kite appeared to want to have its photo taken on Sunday. I was just back from a walk, standing in the garden looking at the Willow catkins when I heard it calling. I looked up to see, and it came swooping over me, did three circles over my head, and flew away with…… Continue reading Helpful Kite

A bit of a change from all the flowers today – I was out for a walk on Saturday looking for signs of spring, and this Red Kite came flying overhead. I’m very lucky to live in an area where these birds are actually pretty commonplace, but I don’t often get a decent shot as…… Continue reading Red Kite

More Rain

Today’s weather continues wet and windy. I tried to venture out for a walk yesterday while there was a patch of sunshine but it was raining again before I could get further than the front door. So today I give you a photo which shows the view from my window! There is a village out…… Continue reading More Rain