New Forest Raptors.....

4 July - A morning in the New Forest for raptors (and insects)....at Acres Down, fine but breezy, and a probable Honey Buzzard appeared amongst 20+ Buzzard sightings. Also - an amazing overhead encounter between a Goshawk (1-3) an a mobbing Carrion Crow - and Peregrine and Hobby also seen. En route, 7 Red Kites and a Sparrowhawk added to the list. Another Hobby flew over at Slufters Pond. Also seen/heard in the Forest - a flyover Hawfinch, Siskin, Redpoll, Crossbill and Tree Pipit. 2 more Red Kites flew over the garden at home at 5.30pm.