18 July 2011
Kites finally breeding on the peninsula!
Gwyn Roberts wrote '... young Kites ringed and tagged on Gower, the first pair in modern times as far as we know. It was an old nest so they probably nested there before with an unknown outcome. They were ringed and tagged on June 14th.'
Although the Red Kite has been increasing its range for some time, the first proven nesting on the Gower Peninsula seemed long overdue, so it's satisfying to know that not only did they nest this year, but also that they have been successful in fledging two young. Hopefully A0 and A1 will be gracing Gower skies for years to come. If you should be lucky enough to see or photograph these or any other tagged birds please report your sighting. A big well done to Gwyn and his team for the many hours they put in locating and monitoring these birds all over Wales and beyond.
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4 comments:
That's brilliant news Gwyn !!
nice to see there's more kites down Gower/Neath way too. im gin to mid Wales in September to see the ospreys and will be taking my camera with me to some images of these magnificent birds as well as the kites and other :)
September is the month they will be on the move, so you may find they have departed the Dyfi by then! However, birds have been stopping off in the Neath estuary during the autumn in recent years, sometimes giving good views around the Neath Abbey Wharf area. Keep an eye on the Glamorgan Bird Club website for sightings.
thanks for letting me know :) if i do miss them ill have to go down there at a sooner time next ah well, when i feel a bit letter i will be popping down neath abby, im down cowbridge this weekend so see what i find up there i havent been there before.
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