Kites.

[richardo50]

re Kites in Hampshire - definitely got a pair of red kites in the Overton/Oakley area west of Basingstoke. Not sure of this pair moved south from the Chilterns or are part of a reintroduction scheme, possibly from the Hawk Conservancy at Weyhill.

[Jim Ford]

I've mentioned in another kite thread that kites can be a mixed blessing if you live in Wattlington, where they constantly circle the rooftops. A local told me that they make an awful mess of cars, patios and windows!

Jim

[kite1035]

Originally Posted by Stewy

We normally have quite a few around here but not seen any for a while.

What Kites or small dogs

[Ruth Daniel]

We were lucky enough to spot 4 Red Kites over Loch Ken last week.....they looked amazing in the winter sunshine,super birds!

[Pete Collins]

Originally Posted by Jim Ford

I've mentioned in another kite thread that kites can be a mixed blessing if you live in Wattlington, where they constantly circle the rooftops. A local told me that they make an awful mess of cars, patios and windows!

Jim

I think I'd be quite happy to have that problem! I love Red Kites, and to have them flying low overhead all the time, as they do in Watlington, would be magic! I think I'd put up with the mess.

I've mentioned on other threads that the Red Kites have now spread to this part of the Chilterns, about 30 miles north-east of where they were re-introduced. I do see them here, but only occasionally (every few weeks), and have seen them pass low over the garden a couple of times. To have them around all the time would be wonderful, I think it would add immeasurably to the qualty of life here, despite the possible mess.

[yezzer]

Originally Posted by Pete Collins

I think I'd be quite happy to have that problem! I love Red Kites, and to have them flying low overhead all the time, as they do in Watlington, would be magic! I think I'd put up with the mess.

Yes! I drove through Watlington just after xmas, it was amazing to see all those kites!