I have a red kite in a neighbouring garden, which has been siting almost in the same spot high up in a neighbours oak tree, for most a week now. It does fly off occasionally, but always comes back and is almost continually whistling. It is always alone when it returns and I contacted Twiggywinkles, who thought it was calling their mate, though never see another with this one. Could it be a young one, waiting for its parents, though again, I've never seen it with another kite in the tree. It seems to fly around other kites as we have quite a few in this area, but I have never known a kite to stay in one place, though it doesn't appear injured or distressed. Is it likely to leave at some point? Lovely to see it but hopefully it is OK? Any advice please?
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
I too have a red kite sitting on top of a tree at the back of my property on and off for nearly a week. We are surrounded by arable farm land and several kites often fly around our property but we have never had one returning day after day and constantly calling. Now the breeding season is over why is it doing this?