Osprey Sightings 2022

First Black kite heading N in to Europe low over #Gibraltar marking the start of the Northward raptor migration

Thanks Alan. This is a cause for celebration!

53 black kites and 2 marsh harriers crossed at Gibraltar today

Mike B said:

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Do you know why Joanna  might  want you t post that Mike ?  It's just that I loathe Google so much I don't want an account with them.  Thank you

Loved this from Inglorious Bustards on Twitter twitter.com/.../1493645187603644416

Migration picking up at Gibraltar
"At midday raptor passage began, with small flocks of birds throughout the afternoon. in total there were two White Storks, seven Black Storks, two Cranes, a Spoonbill, nine Black Kites, 5 Egyptian Vultures, 37 Short-toed Eagles, a Marsh Harrier and two Sparrowhawks. Also seen were seven Swallows and the two Ravens."

Here we go!!!!
01/03 15:13 Norfolk : Western Osprey, Holkham Freshmarsh
one flew east over Joe Jordan Hide (15:07)

Ooh how exciting! Many thanks, Alan! 

Woohoo!! Thanks Alan.