We are lucky enough to have large numbers of introduced red kites near here and one paid us a visit at the right time! They are quite curious birds and often circle around the house and garden for several minutes.
Hi Tomatoman, great name! Great to hear that you get to see red kites regularly, they swing by this way from time to time, not often enough for my liking though but hopefully as they return to their rightful range across the UK they will be more of a permanent fixture!
Well worth reporting your sightings of kites overhead via Birdtrack, the bird recording site we are involved with alongside the BTO, SOC and Birdwatch Ireland.
Warden Intern at Otmoor.
We often see 2 red kites from our front room window, but last summer we were surprised to find 3. I'm from Leeds.
May you find joy in the wonder of all the seasons.
I haven't seen any in my part of Suffolk yet.
Kind regards Richard.