Hi there
Red Kites are certainly seen often on our ciry edges both in Leeds and near us at Harrogate and are spreading quite well in the surrounding area but there is still an element of folk out there who would like to get rid of them.Maybe the birds are safer in the middle of Leeds than in the surrounding Dales but the birdwatching is not as nice.
Pete
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They are just doing, what their meant too. Kites have always been urban birds, granted its much nicer to see them over greenery but any siting is spell binding. Look back at shakespere's comments on Kites :)
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Most days I see one or two circling above our house(suburban area) also I see huge flocks of around 40 on M40 every week :D
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Nicki C said: Hi there Is the success of Red Kites going to a new level now. I hope that they do not end up clearing up our streets of disposed of foodstuffs.Are they the new city Gulls of the 2011?http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.u...ntre_1_2210644This is an older link (I found a more up to date one and mislaid it)RegardsKathy and Dave
I hope not. In Cornwall I have seen gulls swoop down on unsuspecting people and pinch Ice creams and pasties out of their hands. I love Red Kites but would not fancy one swooping down and nicking my Big Mac.
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Stephen
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mpiekp said: They are just doing, what their meant too. Kites have always been urban birds, granted its much nicer to see them over greenery but any siting is spell binding. Look back at shakespere's comments on Kites :)
I agree, they are just doing what they have done before so them foraging in cities is really to be expected.
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Stephen ,if a Red Kite wants a Big Mac I would be quite happy to dig into my pockets just for the privilege of being so close to one',he can have chips as well if required..
Wendy S said: Stephen ,if a Red Kite wants a Big Mac I would be quite happy to dig into my pockets just for the privilege of being so close to one',he can have chips as well if required..
He/She can share my beer too if they choose too :)
If they are drawn into our cities and towns it's because of our waste, they are basically british vultures :) (only much more attractive)
Hi Seaman
I would also be happy to buy a Big Mac for a red kite if it meant he would come down into my garden and pick it up. :-)
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Hi Kathy
They are only doing what they have always done and what comes naturally to them. I don't suppose that we're going to be able to change their habits any time soon.
The bit about them being thieves was funny: "They have a penchant for stealing things, particularly laundry, but they have also taken teddy bears, dolls and toy cars. One was even found with a pornographic magazine in its nest, while at Harewood they found a kite's nest with a tea towel in it."
Shakespeare called London the 'city of kites and crows' in Coriolanus.
So not so much of a new thing as going back to what they did in the past,though not now picking at heads on spikes outside the Tower of London!
Rachel
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