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Red Kite in Somerset01/07/2009 22:22:11
Red kites are spreading out from Central Wales. Copyright Wildlife Extra We were both out fishing, along with Barn Owl, Cuckoo and Kingfisher, the kite left us and headed for Westhay Moor National Nature reserve direction. It was a fantastic sighting in our area, and we wonder if anyone else saw it in the area? How fantastic it would be for Somerset to have a Red Kite population
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Interesting to read about the infrequent sightings of Red Kites in Somerset. Early yesterday morning (Wednesday 10/3/10), I had just arrived at the carpark at Westhay Moors Nature Reserve and heard a crow causing a commotion overhead. I looked up expecting to see it having a go at a Buzzard only to find to my surprise that it was not a Buzzard but a Red Kite. I grabbed my binoculars and watched it for about 10-12 minutes. A great start to the day!
Posted by: | 11 Mar 2010 22:45:10
I've lived in West Somerset for 36 years and only in the last three have I seen a Red Kite cruising the coastal cliffs between Porlock and Minehead. My last sighting was only 6 days ago.
Posted by: ALF (GRUMPY) KOSH | 11 Jul 2009 21:38:19
We have seen a pair in the area of Silchester common where we live (on the Hampshire/Berkshire border) It is great to see them and know that this species is increasing in numbers in the UK.
Posted by: Cathy Osman | 03 Jul 2009 20:37:49