I had the youngsters out this morning. they flew very well. They went right high in a 'Diamond' formation specks in the sky, just passing over from time to time. Highest I've seen incidently since the late fifties / early sixties. Well later - when they were flying just a little over roof top hieght, I saw the Sparrow hawk. Birds flew under it and carried on circling. They must have passed under it 3 times at least and took no notice whatsoever. The hawk was certainly hunting too as it swept away side ways and the 'Held' it's flight. - even the ferals on the cinema weren't preturbed I was thinking 'baseball bat' is handy. I have the tabs ready for adorning it's feed if needs must. The birds before going out tomorrow will be adorned. Also I will be training them early morn. If I am to lose one, I will be doing my darndest to ensure it is not lost in vain. That if it has to be, then'It's' the sacrifice must not be in vain! indeed it must, and will, serve to save many of it's loft mates and even future generations. The juice Of the Rhubard leaf is plentiful still here abouts.