Red Kite migration

Red Kite Milvus milvus

Red Kites over the last three years have become an increasingly regular passage migrant. Already this year there have been multiple records. Usually they start cropping up in February with sightings into double figures in March, April and May throughout the county. Birds can be seen at any time of day and are more likely to be passing through during wind assisted days with headwinds or tailwinds crossing the English Channel.