Kites apparently using rubbish to warn rivals from their nests

By Birding-Aus, on January 23rd, 2011

White plastic seems to be the go … see http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12231819 ===============================

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1 comment to Kites apparently using rubbish to warn rivals from their nests

• brian fleming

  January 23, 2011 at 5:39 pm

  “When the kite builds, look to lesser linen.” Shakespeare, The Winter’s Tale.

  I have seen photos of a Kite’s nest in Spain (cant recall whether Black or Red) festooned with someone’s shirt. Clearly the birds have up-dated in their choice of rubbish.

  Anthea Fleming

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