Increase in Buzzards in SE Kent? (1 Viewer)

[NJT]

Hi All,

I live in SE Kent and over the past few years I’ve noticed a huge increase in buzzards. Does anyone know if numbers have increased and if so, why? Or am I just becoming more observant!

Thanks.

Nick

 

[Stuart Goodwin]

Hi All,

I live in SE Kent and over the past few years I’ve noticed a huge increase in buzzards. Does anyone know if numbers have increased and if so, why? Or am I just becoming more observant!

Thanks.

Nick

Hello Nick.

Yes, Buzzard numbers have increased in Kent. A few years ago Buzzards were rare (a few s year) now I see Buzzards regularly, even over the house in Sittingbourne.

Red Kites are now spreading through the county as well.

Regards

 

[NJT]

Thanks for the info and I’m excited to hear Red Kites are appearing too, beautiful birds. I see them when I occasionally visit the Newbury area; they’re everywhere and fly very low!

 

[Stuart Goodwin]

Thanks for the info and I’m excited to hear Red Kites are appearing too, beautiful birds. I see them when I occasionally visit the Newbury area; they’re everywhere and fly very low!

Hello.

No problem, The Kent Ornithological Society produce an annual report (if you are interested in birding it is a good , friendly knowledge group.

Regards

 

[NJT]

Thanks for the recommendation.