red kite

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I was on Walbury hill checking out a route for a group of runners when I came across a mixed flock of 40 - 50 red kites and ravens enjoying the thermals.

Red Kite

Taken in Galloway, Scotland, in May this year with a humble bridge camera.

Taken at Ispegui pass, in the pyrenees. This red kite was circling above the slope, I shot a burst as he was turning and managed to get him facing me. I like the way he stares at me.

For some reason this photo has a strangely silky, ethereal look!

This bird appeared briefly to collect its meat at Gigrin and then was gone.

We returned to Australia from Texas via England, and managed to visit Gigrin Farm again for the Kites. I was quite chuffed to get this one eating on the wing.

With them feeding young at the moment these Kites are coming so close to get their scraps, it is awesome

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What we believe are Red Kites. Just spotted flying over Bowthorpe Norwich. Not the greatest photo but thought i'd tell folks near by to look up :-)

An almost one year old juvenile red kite

I interrupt the sea floor foraging shots to share yesterday's special capture. In spite of glorious weather, I'd spent most of the day indoors taking a felting class in Borth with my daughter. Great fun! Also quite a workout :eek!: After the class, we walked up the beach with the menfolks for a...

Taken at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Ponterwyd Aberystwyth Wales