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Tuesday, 12 January 2010

a spot of news..

For the first time in a good while we received some nice GPS positions for one of the kites this Sunday past.  Red kite Swooper Trooper's tag delivered a few points on her whereabouts between the 6th and 9th of January providing us with a rough picture of her movements during this time.  Still on the black isle, she was shown to have wandered between Munlochy bay and the tip of Cromarty, last recorded between here and Rosemarkie seemingly patrolling the lands edge as it rolls steeply down to the firth here.  Her positions on the map should update this evening some time so you can get a better idea of this location.  This news follows a week where we've had a couple of particularly bright and sunny days so as long as this pattern repeats itself over the next wee while we should be fairly optimistic of learning a bit more on movements shortly.. 

Otherwise, although we have been making contact with some of the other tagged kites (Sky and Red Arrow), this hasnt been to the extent where we have been receiving actual GPS data yet so we cant provide any detail on their whereabouts.  However, all the signs are still indicating that batteries are low on voltage so presumably we need to just bide our time whilst they power up gradually. 

Thought it was about time to give you an update on the development of Tollie Red Kites the feeding station.  Although some work is currently being hampered by the big dumps of snow we've had over the past few weeks we hope that this facility will be open in time for March 1st.  We're very excited to be bringing this opportunity to the local area and it will definately showcase these spectacular birds and their acrobatic displays!  So stay tuned for further updates as things are beginning to roll with this.. we hope that many of you following the tagged kites already will come and visit and perhaps see them right up close and personal!