Red Kites

Driving along our motorways over the last few days, I have seen numerous red kites, particularly over the M40. Walking in the black Mountains near Hay Bluff it was great to see three of these birds 'playing' on the uplift along the edge of the bluff. Seeing birds in a totally natural environment is for me, far better than seeing them over a motorway. Having said that, I do understand that they were once a common sight in the middle of London.