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Monday, 28 December 2009

Christmas update

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas!  Just finished looking at the sat tag data for yesterday and today.  We received a package through for red kites Phoenix and Swooper Trooper, unfortunately neither containing any positional information.  Looking a bit closer at the rest of the data has highlighted that the batteries are operating on low voltage, this maybe due to the shortage of bright light this festive season or another possibility is that the solar panels on the tags of the kites have become obscured by feathers..  so to cut to the chase, nothing new to report - again!  Although we can feel assured that this problem we are having with the sat tags is a universal one and most probably down to a technological glitch.  We'll continue to report any sightings we have of the kites at their roosts where they will be attempting to escape this winter chill by huddle method.  Due another update next Sunday but in the meantime, all the best for a happy and healthy new year!