Red Kites and other raptors

Another full day out and about surveying the Mynachlog Ddu to Rosebush area primarily in search of breeding Red Kites. No major progress in that direction, but plenty of kites seen especially nr Mynachlog Ddu where up to five 1st winters were feeding on the ground presumably on invertebrates. One of the these youngsters was tagged last year nr Gelli. A 4-year old adult harassed one of the youngsters and raided it's catch in skua fashion providing some good action. At the same location an adult male Hen Harrier headed north in a very determined fashion and a female wheatear was the first for the year in this area.
At Ty Rhyg the Shrike perched out in the open area and a male Goshawk soared over the plantation. Earlier in the day another Goshawk was seen at Pengawse, Whitland. All in all a fantastic day.
(Paddy and Tansy)