Bird of prey Cornwall - Kite? (1 Viewer)

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budemeadows

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• May 13, 2008

• #1

Hi

I used to travel the M40 a lot so used to seeing the Red Kites there - seen this one a couple of times but first time I've been able to get a photo. Looks very similar to the Wycombe kites but darker in colour, but didn't think their range extended this far down.
Was being mobbed by crows at the time.

 

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paulwfromtheden

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• May 13, 2008

• #2

budemeadows said:

Hi

I used to travel the M40 a lot so used to seeing the Red Kites there - seen this one a couple of times but first time I've been able to get a photo. Looks very similar to the Wycombe kites but darker in colour, but didn't think their range extended this far down.
Was being mobbed by crows at the time.

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They look bang-on for Red Kites, the forked tail is the best id clue.

 

deborah4

Well-known member

• May 13, 2008

• #3

Hi Andy

Indeed you have a Red Kite (a Black Kite has broader hands and tail does not appear forked when fanned). They are spreading slowly South/West I believe.


Welcome to BF btw.


EDIT: cross post with Paul - ''They''? Paul, I can only see one!!!

 

camelbirder

Well-known member

• May 13, 2008

• #4

Hi Andy,
Red Kites have been seen throughout Cornwall recently, some are now probably semi-resident. When and where did you see this bird, so that I can add it to the CBWPS database.

Good Birding,

Derek. (Editor of Birds in Cornwall).

 

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budemeadows

Member

• May 13, 2008

• #5

Red Kite sighting

Hi Derek - photos were taken yesterday, early afternoon, but I've seen the bird, or another, 2 or 3 times since Easter. Location is about 1 mile inland from Widemouth Bay

Andy

 

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budemeadows

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• May 13, 2008

• #6

Kite better location

Derek - should have added location is Budeneadows Touring Park - see web link below

 

camelbirder

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• May 14, 2008

• #7

Thanks Andy,

Please could you send me your full name, via a personal message, for the records. The dates for the other sightings would also be useful.

Thanks again,

Derek.