Kestrel

Previously a resident bird of prey which bred nearby. Usually seen over the meadows. Less common now than Sparrowhawk or Buzzard or even Peregrine.

1999 - Pair bred in Pine trees at north end of reservoir, by dam.

16/04/2000 - A pale female noted

20/05/03 - One male flying over the reservoir itself.

11/11/08 - One bird recorded

29/11/09 - One male

14/04/11 - One bird

24/04/18 - One female

20/11/18 - One flew over the woods at the south end.