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Red Kite
Milvus milvus
51.6452, -1.00435
Field Notes
Description:
A gorgeous medium-sized raptor that get's its name from the rufous coloured plumage that covers most of the body aside from the underside of the forked tail, wingtips and head.
Habitat:
Spotted in Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK. This is one of the most spectacular places I have ever been in terms of raptor abundance. We spotted at least 100 red kites and several buzzards and kestrels. Since the kites were re-introduced in this region their numbers have exploded and they have become a subject of dispute as they are considered a pest by some locals. The majority (from what I gathered) welcome their presence. It appeared the birds had resorted to becoming scavengers - swooping down into peoples backyards as they disposed of their food waste.
Notes:
If you are based in the UK or travelling there and interested in practicing raptor photography this is really a wonderful place to visit.
These birds were shot under particularly challenging light conditions, hence the varying quality but one day I will go return on a sunny afternoon :)
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