Overcast, 10°, light S.
Tail-less Red Kite over Ilges Lane yesterday. Per Geoff Wyatt and a Barn Owl Cholsey Marsh today. Per Alan.
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Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Monday, 13 February 2023
"tail-less" Red Kite and other predators
Sunny spells, 11°, light SSE.
The local Starling murmuration’s are beginning to attract the attention of some predators.
This evening both Merlin and Sparrowhawk we noted attending and subsequently the Merlin left carrying a prey item. Per Geoff Wyatt.
As for the rest of the day, rather quiet elsewhere with the usual out at Lollingdon and the river.
The “tail-less” Red Kite seen again plus Treecreeper and Nuthatch.
Mammals: Brown Hare.
The local Starling murmuration’s are beginning to attract the attention of some predators.
This evening both Merlin and Sparrowhawk we noted attending and subsequently the Merlin left carrying a prey item. Per Geoff Wyatt.
As for the rest of the day, rather quiet elsewhere with the usual out at Lollingdon and the river.
The “tail-less” Red Kite seen again plus Treecreeper and Nuthatch.
Mammals: Brown Hare.
Red Kite courtesy Alan.
Richard Broughton has identified this Kite as a 1st winter bird, so it is not the one we have seen over the last few years. This bird also has no pygostyle, which makes it a very interesting condition to find in 2 separate birds?
Thursday, 4 April 2019
Treecreeper +
an excellent photo of a Treecreeper by Alan Dawson. Seen on Cholsey Marsh yesterday.
The "tail-less" Red Kite seen near Cholsey Station yesterday. Per J&P Shearer.
Cetti's Warbler on Cholsey Marsh today and a few Chiffchaff. Per Phil Dyson.
Cetti's Warbler on Cholsey Marsh today and a few Chiffchaff. Per Phil Dyson.
Thursday, 21 February 2019
Early Spring weather brings out the birds
A sunny day, 13°, light SW.
A Chiffchaff singing near Cholsey Sewage works today. Per Brian Wyatt.
The male Blackcap visiting the bird feeders again today and a male Pheasant in the garden.
A couple of Rook and Jackdaw have discovered the suet balls and came in early morning and afternoon to feed.
The female Brambling still putting in appearances near Waterloo Close. Per Mike Amphlett.
A “flock” of 25+ Red Kite over Honey Lane today, incl the “tail-less” Red Kite. Per Bill Nicholls.
A Chiffchaff singing near Cholsey Sewage works today. Per Brian Wyatt.
The male Blackcap visiting the bird feeders again today and a male Pheasant in the garden.
A couple of Rook and Jackdaw have discovered the suet balls and came in early morning and afternoon to feed.
The female Brambling still putting in appearances near Waterloo Close. Per Mike Amphlett.
A “flock” of 25+ Red Kite over Honey Lane today, incl the “tail-less” Red Kite. Per Bill Nicholls.
A collage of Red Kite over the village today (photos courtesy Bill Nicholls)
Blackcap
Jackdaw
Rook
Pheasant
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