Red kite swoops in to take a look

A red kite seems to be paying regular visits to our orchard area. One possibility is that it is eyeing up our tall beeches as the breeding season approaches. The trees are ideal for its needs - once the leaves are out they offer very good privacy - and we're pretty sure we had a nesting pair there last season. We'll see what happens this spring. One thing for sure is that, if we do have a nesting pair, there will be a very good view of forays for food from Goldfinch Glampavan.

UPDATE: This afternoon we had two red kites playing tag over our May Tree Paddock. They are definitely interested in our beech trees!

[Libary picture only by Tony Hisgett]