Kentmere

Thanks for the pictures NLN. Kentmere, in my opinion, is one of the mosy underrated valleys in the Lake District and, of course, it's so accessible for us to the south. It looks magnificent in the snow.
Yes, the bird is a kestrel. They often hunt off wires to conserve the energy otherwise used in hovering. Kentmere is a good place for seeing raptors. I've seen peregrine falcons up there and there's always a slight chance of seeing the only Lakeland golden eagle resident in adjacent Riggindale.