Monty's at Saltfleet

Roy Harvey · **Joined:** Thu Dec 30, 2004 10:23 pm **Posts:** 956

We visited Saltfleet Haven today so that the Grandchildren could do some kite flying and
whilst there a large falcon was observed on the mud just north of the haven. It appeared to be a 'Saker-type hybrid' with a pale head and was fitted with leg straps so an obvious escapee. When it took off and flew towards the haven it was joined by a ringtail Montagu's Harrier and there was a bit of interaction between them before they separated. The Monty's then flew toward us and was almost opposite at a range of about 100 yards when it turned and headed over the saltmarsh in the Rimac direction where Linda saw it drop down and land. I alerted Geoff Williams and he later checked from Rimac but did not see it.

Roy.

James Siddle · **Joined:** Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:40 am **Posts:** 289

The 'Saker-type hybrid' was at Donna Nook on the 12th August.
James

Dean Eades · **Posted:** Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:50 am

Ringtail Montagu's Harrier, Has been in the area for some weeks now

Graham Catley · **Joined:** Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:20 pm **Posts:** 1667

Dean Eades wrote:

Ringtail Montagu's Harrier, Has been in the area for some weeks now

Is this presumption based on the late spring sightings or unknown facts? Steve Lorand's last report from Donna was on May 24th

Terence Whalin · **Posted:** Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:02 pm

rspb warden told me montys north of horseshoe point early this month,

terry whalin :wink:

Dean Eades · **Posted:** Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:14 pm

25 July Pyes hall
18 July Rimac
we also had the Monty at Horseshoe point on the 17.05.09

Nice to have you back on the forum Graham

Dean...

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