The Red Kite 's Return by danob
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Description
Red Kite
Milvus milvus
A medium to large mainly European bird of prey.
This is a superb bird of prey of a generally chestnut colour with a long forked tail. Which helps to distinguish them in flight from the more common Buzzard. They are very light on their wings and soar and hover gracefully at will. They will feed on live prey and pairs may specialise on a particular prey item - like Magpies or Black-headed Gulls - to provision the nest. However for much of the time they are carrion eaters.
There are populations in Central Europe and Spain with a few in Sweden and in Wales. And Buckinghamshire, here one (and only one) female was breeding about 50 years ago but the population has grown steadily to more than 300 pairs. Re- introductions of birds from Sweden to Scotland and from Spain to England are working very well. This is a bird that should be all over Britain as it was 300 years ago. It was even a city scavenger then - would that it becomes so again.
Recently I saw 4 pairs in my adopted Wiltshire so the prospects look good as it has spread also into Berkshire and Oxfordshire..
Thanks for taking time to look and comment
Comments (44)
Wow ! What a gorgeous capture ! Fantastic details and contrast ! Most excellent work !!! V
beautiful quality and details..love the clarity of the eye... outstanding dan:).:)
Your right Danny its a superb bird and fantastic to hear that its making such a comeback. The photography is super as always. Thanks so much for sharing this photo and story. :^)
Awesome bird! Wonderful closeup! Thanks! V (:
Awesome, you are the best......
Bootiful!
I do not know how you and others get such wonderful shots! I spent all this morning following an owl thru the woods and even with a 500mm didn't get close enough. Yeah, some Robins, sure LOL. Excellent work.
Amazing bird and capture. Superb work, very well done. So happy to know the Red Kite is making a comeback.
He's striking such a seroius pose eh????? gorgeous shot!!!!
A Milan in friendly answer to Nath06, african buzzard she has shown in her gallery... You did a beauty macro of that one : I love the " warm" eye and the details of feather ... I V q:)
impressiv capture!!! excellent shot with a perfectly lighting and colors!!!! VOTE... great a good day and kissssssssssss ;)
Wow...never saw such a huge bird portrait before. Really impressing!
Stunning shot really wonderfully done
gorgeous proud look..such a wonderful eyes.....an excellent plumage....a real Danob shot.....you know how much I like them if we go out for a travel...I count them if we use the high way....lol
Casn't tell you how very much I enjoyed this magnificent photo. He is such a prize and you have really done a fantastic job.
Simply stunning capture and presentation!
Tell him to come back whenever he wants... eagles are my best friends forever...
Splendid and very impressive photo of great detail.....!!!!
Wow, while I've seen it flying high in the sky you're seeing this red kite soooo close! Excellent work, Danny, very impressive! :)
What a beautiful shot. Great detail. Thanks for the history on the bird as well. Very educational
I'm glad this magnificent raptor is back! Gorgeous capture!
VOTE VOTE VOTE!!! **** Applause!!! :)
Perfect as usual and very impressive shot!!! Bravo :)
YOur bird shots always take my breath away!! WHAT A PERFECT profile you have captured MAgnificent SHOT! WOW ... you nailed it!
a smashing portrait !
He is such a beautiful bird!
Perfect as always What a beautiful bird You do these bird shots so well:) Vote n hugs Susan~
Majestic, regal and gorgeous! What a great picture!
another impressive shot & regal grace! :]
Wow...I am sure jealous. Most beautiful capture and love it. Excellent. Aloha