tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027400601976925266.post9123259120798957996..comments2023-10-26T10:21:08.148+01:00Comments on Bug Mad Girl: Can I persuade a red kite to land on my lawn?Bug Mad Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11461289565201621802noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027400601976925266.post-58305988352744771442016-10-15T16:43:24.530+01:002016-10-15T16:43:24.530+01:00We have problems in our area because people are fe...We have problems in our area because people are feeding the red kites in their gardens. Now, because they cannot tell the difference between someone feeding them and a chld holding food whlst outdoors they have snatched sandwiches, chocolate bars and picnic food from people, including young children and of course being so large with sharp talons they cause harm in the process. We ask that you PLEASE DO NOT feed Red Kites as it is not good for them and it is leading to unwanted behaviours.Friends of Watlington Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335798189927391534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027400601976925266.post-41667834613715717382016-10-15T16:43:01.838+01:002016-10-15T16:43:01.838+01:00We have problems in our area because people are fe...We have problems in our area because people are feeding the red kites in their gardens. Now, because they cannot tell the difference between someone feeding them and a chld holding food whlst outdoors they have snatched sandwiches, chocolate bars and picnic food from people, including young children and of course being so large with sharp talons they cause harm in the process. We ask that you PLEASE DO NOT feed Red Kites as it is not good for them and it is leading to unwanted behaviours.Friends of Watlington Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335798189927391534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027400601976925266.post-33216566063642992442015-03-15T16:25:14.845+00:002015-03-15T16:25:14.845+00:00Thanks - they never do what you want then to, but ...Thanks - they never do what you want then to, but they're brilliant birds and we're very lucky to have so many of them around here! I was just lucky to catch one on the trail camera, as usually they're too fast for it. Bug Mad Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11461289565201621802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027400601976925266.post-14947583829350398472015-03-15T15:30:33.074+00:002015-03-15T15:30:33.074+00:00Excellent wheeze! We don't have many kites th...Excellent wheeze! We don't have many kites this end of the M4...yet.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005369813606203021noreply@blogger.com