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  1. Company

    Company

    The Kite we were watching had been suddenly joined by another. This second one disappeared somewhere, but was very quickly replaced by a Buzzard, would you believe They seemed pretty comfortable with each other. That was one of the 'good moments' of birding I think; always the way when you see...
  2. First of a few

    First of a few

    I had to go to Stracathro at the end of August, and on the way back we took the scenic route. After a stop to eat our lunch, we set off again and before too long I spotted a Red Kite hunting across a field beside the road. Stopped to take some pictures.
  3. Displaying

    Displaying

    I went for a little wander along the canal beside my brother's house. On the way back, I spotted a Red Kite putting on a good display over the village and got just about my best Kite picture so far!! Pleased with that!!!
  4. Red comes in

    Red comes in

    Red Kites are really spreading throughout this area now and, although not daily sightings, we do come across them pretty often, even had two on my patch the other day! They are still the highlight of the day when we do see any! This one gave me another chance to practise a flight shot.
  5. Red Kite

    Red Kite

    A small spell of sunshine allowed me to get the shot of the bird over the reedbed
  6. red kite with mouse N7115286

    red kite with mouse N7115286

  7. red kite N7115053

    red kite N7115053

  8. Red Kite

    Red Kite

  9. Red Kite

    Red Kite

  10. Red Kite

    Red Kite

    Shortly after a dive at a flock of starlings!
  11. Red Kite

    Red Kite

  12. Red kite

    Red kite

  13. Red Kite

    Red Kite

    I saw about 20+ in a tree, probably the most I've seen at once, let alone perched! They kept flying off and then returning, although the lighting wasn't great, I got one or two acceptable shots!
  14. Red kite

    Red kite

    Four of them are currently attending the area around two gravel pits.
  15. Red kite

    Red kite

    Captured shortly before I escaped a thunderstorm cell 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🌩️🌩️🌩️.
  16. Red kite

    Red kite

    With nesting material in its beak.
  17. Red Kite

    Red Kite

    Thank you for your comments, stay safe and well, and good birding! John
  18. red kite (immature)

    red kite (immature)

  19. red kites

    red kites

    in a few weeks, the black kites will be back. In the meantime, a group of 7 red kites brightened up my (rather dull) day.
  20. Red Kite

    Red Kite

    Thank you for your comments, stay safe and well. John
  21. Fly-by

    Fly-by

    Red kite
  22. Final one from Gigrin Farm

    Final one from Gigrin Farm

    Last one from my day at Gigrin Farm - so blessed it’s only just over an hour away.
  23. Red Kite

    Red Kite

    Another shot of the Red Kite which was here on 5 May. It (or another) was here two days later, on 7 May. An auspicious start to the summer, I hope. Thank you for your comments, stay safe and well. John
  24. red kite

    red kite

    Over flying making a great noise
  25. Red Kite

    Red Kite

    Soaring over farm land
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