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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RobinD" data-source="post: 1214355" data-attributes="member: 12827">The discussion about the Osprey project at Rutland and I could add the various Red Kite projects is an interesting one. To a greater extent both of these projects are publicity stunts but is that necessarily a bad thing? Both projects have engendered a great deal of local interest and pride in the restored species. The result of this is more people caring about their local wildlife. I am basing this on discussions with collegues, leading wildlife walks, volunteering for habitat restoration (not just conservation) and giving talks to children.So, I agree that these projects may not have been necessary in a global sense (sadly probabally very crucial for the Kite) but I would disagree they are a waste of money.We seem to have gone rather off topic. Like most people, I follow the BOU rules on my official list and have category A and C Kites, Ospreys and WT Eagle but I certainly note the random assortment of escapes and potential Cat C species I have seen. Ultimately, it's your list...I see Kites every day and they always captivate me whatever category you put them in!ATBRobin</blockquote>