Black Mountain

The Black Mountain in the Brecon Beacons can be a bleak place at the best of times but with heavy rain and gusting wind, it becomes very inhospitable. That was the case yesterday. Birdlife on the hill was virtually non-existent, so that not a single meadow pipit or skylark was to be seen. However, a kestrel was braving the elements as it flew by at high speed. Then unexpectedly, a red kite appeared. Although these birds are now commonly seen above many of our motorways, it remains a thrill to see one in its natural environment amongst the mountains.