Nestwatch 2007 Archive
6 June - Kite returns for rabbit
07/06/07
An adult kite returned to the nest at lunchtime, then flew away immediately.
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1 June - The nest has failed
03/06/07
With the camera up and running, we were hoping to find at least one chick in the nest.
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27-28 May - Extremely wet weather conditions & strong winds
28/05/07
Unfortunately the weather hasn't been kind, with continuous heavy rain and cool temperatures
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26 May - Will the egg hatch today?
26/05/07
This morning saw the beginnings of a subtle change in the behaviour of the adult bird.
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24 May - The chicks are due to hatch any day now!
24/05/07
Will you be the first to see a nestwatch chick this year?
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10 - 16 May - Heavy rain
16/05/07
For the past few days, heavy rain showers have meant not much activity on the nest
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5 - 9 May - A new addition to the nest!
09/05/07
Today saw an addition to the nest. At first it looked as though it could be even more waste paper the birds had brought into the nest.
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1 - 4 May - Incubating is taking place
05/05/07
Incubating is under way, with both parents taking turns to sit on the nest.
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30 April - Male is still wing tagged
29/04/07
For the past few days, it was thought that the remains of the yellow wing tag the male had on his left wing, had finally dropped off.
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27 - 30 April - Nest fills up with 'rubbish'
27/04/07
The red kites never disappoint when it comes to 'decorating' their nests.
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25 April - A second egg is laid!
25/04/07
Upon arrival today at the nestwatch, we were greeted to the sight of two eggs in the nest!
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22 April - Finally, an egg is laid!
22/04/07
Finally, an egg! Today saw the bird sitting for long periods on the nest. Both were still bringing in nesting material.
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19 - 21 April - Nest activity but no eggs yet
21/04/07
The past few days have seen sporadic activity on the nest.
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15 - 18 April - The nest size increases daily
15/04/07
The birds are staying for increasingly longer periods on the nest.
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6 April - Kite nest visits becoming more frequent
06/04/07
The past several days have seen the kite visits to the nest becoming more frequent
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30 March - Kites seen on nest
30/03/07
The first sighting of a red kite on the nest!
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5 March - The camera is installed
12/03/07
The nestwatch camera was erected on Monday 5th March.
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