Hi John,
I really enjoyed your winning entry: well deserved.
Regarding the shitehawks, my dad served in the Western Desert and as far as I could understand any bird of prey (including a vulture) was a shitehawk to the British army.
The shitehawks on the M40 are in fact red kites, reintroduced from Spain about 12 years ago and now breeding profusely and shoving out other native wildlife. Even the best intentions...
Best,
David
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