Have noticed their presence has really increased in the Avon Valley in the past year or so. They’re now a daily sight for me. Must be at least 5 pairs/territories between Fordingbridge & Christchurch. Found a successful nest near home about 2 years ago which, strangely, went unused last year.

There were 2 low over Keyhaven village a couple of weeks ago. Previously they seemed to dwindle out south of the M27/A31, so it'll be interesting to see if the coast and New Forest are colonised now.

Lovely, be interesting to see what happens this year.