It has been a matter of considerable regret to me that I have felt compelled to go in to work these last two days. At least there have been some good birds to see. The owl yesterday, then today, a flock of about 50 Kites gathered in some trees above Pontsian. Later, in Talgarreg, whilst I was remonstrating with a Royal Mail satnav, a sturdy looking Goshawk flew casually overhead.