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04-06-2021, 07:53 AM
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Re: Red Kite

Originally Posted by PooBear ->
Something of a rarity, but becoming more common, thank the Lord.

The local farmer was cutting his grass for silage this afternoon, attracting this gorgeous raptor.

Red Kite 3 by Jeff Watson, on Flickr

Red Kite 5 by Jeff Watson, on Flickr

Red Kite 4 by Jeff Watson, on Flickr
Nice exposures considering the harsh light.
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04-06-2021, 10:34 AM
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Re: Red Kite

Thank you d00d.

The shots were rather challenging to take as the camera kept wanting to expose for the sky and not the subject.
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04-06-2021, 11:41 PM
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Re: Red Kite

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Same here Sue we are over run with them


There are loads here too.
Every day I see them, they often fly over my back garden.
The most I saw were a group of 11 all circling around a land refill site.

I always know when they're about because apart from their unusual call, the other birds often panic and make a lot of noise.

Really good pictures PooBear.
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05-06-2021, 06:12 AM
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Re: Red Kite

Thank you Mups.
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05-06-2021, 02:08 PM
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Re: Red Kite

Poo Bear, Beautiful photography.

Red Kites are beautiful birds but l have only really seen them on the train when l go to London.
I remember, Red Kites were released somewhere in England to breed as their numbers were falling.

The only bird of birds of prey l see hovering over my garden occasionally are Buzzards with their frilly edged wings and making funny squeaking noises.
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05-06-2021, 02:50 PM
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That’s probably the poor animal in their talons Art.
 
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