Just got a call from Johnny to check out a Kite flying over the lake. I couldn't see it at first as I scanned high overhead but then noticed something big and black right outside the window. Needless to say I almost fell out of the window but managed to come round and got a few record shots with an old camera cursing that my 7D and big lens was at the bottom of the Atlantic instead of where it should have been!
A first for Beddington and now following on from Common Crane last year the 2nd first for Beddington from the obs.
Johnny's Glory Story here:
http://surreybirding.blogspot.com/
Obs rules!
ReplyDeleteAnd to think that I didn't bother to go out this morning. It could have been a Holmethorpe first as well!
ReplyDeleteI've seen zillions of Black Kites in Europe but for me a British BK is as good as it gets, window tick as well?, envious doesn't even begin to describe it
ReplyDeleteregards Nick Tanner
You jammy b******!!!!! A dream sighting if ever there was one!
ReplyDeleteback of the proverbial, and then some..... I'm thinking of moving to Beddington when we get home ;)
ReplyDeleteCheers all.
ReplyDeleteYes move to Beddington (infact everyone!)- build the biggest nature reserve in London, take over the flats over looking the lake, grow our own food and declare independence!! :-)
Wow, that is truly awesome. A magnificent sighting and great that you got a photo!
ReplyDeleteI just had a look out of my window...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.guardian.co.uk/world/picture/2010/aug/14/eyewitness-india-black-kite-birds
... but I'd take one British black kite over those any day.