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Red Kites
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2 red kites waddling around my field. Why are they on the ground?
Grass is short as horses continually feed on it.
Grass is short as horses continually feed on it.
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THE NEST. The nest is built high up in a tree usually on the edge of woodland, which enables a smooth flightpath into the nest for the large winged parents. A large number of nests are built in beech trees in the Chilterns. The nest consists of twigs and a neat 'bowl' usually lined with sheep wool or other material. Kites are known to 'decorate' their nests with items such as lottery tickets, teddy bears, plastic bags, gloves, etc.
When I had a rook's nest removed from low down in my chimney last year the sweep said he regularly found yorkshire puddings in their nests and once even a car number plate!
THE NEST. The nest is built high up in a tree usually on the edge of woodland, which enables a smooth flightpath into the nest for the large winged parents. A large number of nests are built in beech trees in the Chilterns. The nest consists of twigs and a neat 'bowl' usually lined with sheep wool or other material. Kites are known to 'decorate' their nests with items such as lottery tickets, teddy bears, plastic bags, gloves, etc.
When I had a rook's nest removed from low down in my chimney last year the sweep said he regularly found yorkshire puddings in their nests and once even a car number plate!
Tambo just keep your camera on you and wait for the appropriate time is my advice. They are curious and I had one follow me just above my head, a few feet above. Its head was down and it was definitely watching me. And once at Harwood House on the outskirts Leeds, as I parked my car, one rose up in front of me from behind a wall. Jumped out of my skin. It was massive, just massive with wings outstretched as it rose into the sky. Magnificent. I wish I had been carrying a camera on both of those occasions.
