Masses of raptors about on both days with up to 3 Red Kites together and 8 Common Buzzards in one go over Elton.
Sunrise over Chesterton on Sunday morning
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Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella, Caldecote
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Red Kite Milvus milvus, Elton
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Canon EOD 500D, EF 70-300mm IS USM