It was probably around 1860 that the Red Kite finally became extinct as a breeding bird in the Peak District but since the late 1990's and the successful reintroduction programmes in England and Scotland the number recorded annually in Derbyshire has increased dramatically and birdwatchers have long speculated about its return as a breeding species in Derbyshire which, as previously reported, finally occurred last year at Kedleston Hall.
I suspect, and hope that we will now see an upsurge in number locally with more pairs breeding in the future.
Red Kite juvenile |
Red Kite juveniles |
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