Despite the cold easterly breeze, this afternoon was almost spring-like. A number of raptors were displaying over their usual breeding territories close to where we live, including several buzzards, and a couple of red kites. The local male goshawk was also getting in on the act displaying over the valley, gradually drifting towards the Daugleddau.
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| The much larger female was hunting in the area a few days ago, today the male was not going to be outdone by the displaying buzzards. |
A raven was carrying large amounts of nest-lining material to a nest further up the valley near Martletwy, a sure sign that spring is not far away.