Tuesday 18th March 2014

Not so much sun today, in fact pretty dull but very mild with a heavy shower mid-day.
Two more barrow loads of compost spread on the Rose border, should finish this task tomorrow.
What a day for wildlife. Male Sparrowhawk paid a visit at breakfast time but not successful. All small birds safe for another day.
Six Red Kites today with four appearing to fight made worse by the intervention of the Crows. Sadly my photographs do not show very clearly what was actually happening.
The Starlings are still a puzzle, however my mate Doug has explained to me what could be happening. Could be another couple could be interested in the site? Sadly my monitor is not showing a clear picture as nest built up to the camera lens.
Picture 1 - Male Sparrowhawk.
  " 2 & 3 - Red Kites in action.
  "       4 - Crow screaming at the Kites.
  "       5 - Monitor showing Starling and structure of nest.