Kites Collection (#11)

Black Kite - in flight, Extremadura, Spain
USH-4229 Black Kite - in flight Extremadura, Spain Milvus migrans Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Red Kite - in flight, region of Alentejo, Portugal
USH-4078 Red Kite - in flight region of Alentejo, Portugal Milvus milvus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Red kite - adult in flight - diving in early morning sun, Powys, Wales, UK
DK-11 Red kite - adult in flight - diving in early morning sun Powys, Wales, UK Milvus milvus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Kite - adult in flight feeding on the wing, Powys, Wales, UK
DK-13 Red Kite - adult in flight feeding on the wing Powys, Wales, UK Milvus milvus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Red kite - adult in flight - diving catching early morning sun, Powys, Wales, UK
DK-16 Red kite - adult in flight - diving catching early morning sun Powys, Wales, UK Milvus milvus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-winged Kite - in flight - Candolim, Goa, India
DH-4477 Black-winged Kite - in flight Candolim, Goa, India. Elanus caeruleus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sagami Kite Festival which boasts the largest kite in Japan at over 14 meters square and 1000 kg in weight, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan, Asia

Annual Takoage Gassen (Kite Fighting Festival) in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan, Asia

Red Kite WOM 110 Milvus milvus - At nest with chicks © W. Moller ARDEA LONDON
WOM-110 Red Kite - At nest with chicks Milvus milvus Wilhelm Moller Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite WOM 109 Milvus milvus - At nest © W. Moller ARDEA LONDON
WOM-109 RED KITE AT NEST Milvus milvus Wilhelm Moller Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Whistling Kite - adult Whistling Kite sitting on a dead tree overlooking its territory - Northern Territory, Australia
SAS-1035 Whistling Kite - adult Whistling Kite sitting on a dead tree overlooking its territory Northern Territory, Australia Milvus sphenurus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are

Black-shouldered Kite - in flight - September - La Janda - Spain
RES-926 Black-shouldered Kite - in flight September - La Janda - Spain Elanus caeruleus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Kite (in moult) PC 148 Flight © Piers Cavendish / ARDEA LONDON
PC-148 Black KITE - in moult, flying Distribution: Europe, Middle East and W Asia Milvus migrans Piers Cavendish Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Snail Kite - male in flight - South central Florida - USA - January
JZ-3433 Snail Kite - male in flight South central Florida - USA - January Rostrhamus sociabilis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Snail Kite - in flight - South central Florida - USA - January
JZ-3432 Snail Kite - in flight South central Florida - USA - January Rostrhamus sociabilis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Snail Kite - male - South central Florida - USA - January
JZ-3431 Snail Kite - male South central Florida - USA - January Rostrhamus sociabilis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Snail Kite JZ 1804 With apple snail, Lake Kissimmee Florida USA Rostrhamus sociabilis © Jim Zipp / ARDEA LONDON
JZ-1804 Snail KITE - with apple snail Lake Kissimmee, Florida, USA Rostrhamus sociabilis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Snai Kite JZ 1802 Male with snail, Lake Kissimmee Florida USA Rostrhamus sociabilis © Jim Zipp / ARDEA LONDON
JZ-1802 Snail KITE - male, with snail Lake Kissimmee, Florida, USA Rostrhamus sociabilis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Whistling Kite - In flight - Near Broome, Kimberley, Western Australia
DH-4414 Whistling Kite - In flight Near Broome, Kimberley, Western Australia. Haliastur sphenurus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-winged Kite - sitting on nest
DE-3990 Black-shouldered / Black-winged KITE Elanus caeruleus M. D. England Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Kites - Chasing insects during bushfire, Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area) - Northern Territory
JPF-14069 Black Kites - Chasing insects during bushfire Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area) - Northern Territory, Australia

Whistling Kite - In flight above mangroves at Broome, Western Australia
DH-4410 Whistling Kite - In flight above mangroves at Broome, Western Australia. Haliastur sphenurus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Kite - In flight above mangroves at Broome, Western Australia
DH-4388 Black Kite - In flight above mangroves at Broome, Western Australia. Milvus migrans Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Kite - In flight above mangroves at Broome Western Australia
DH-4387 Black Kite - In flight above mangroves at Broome Western Australia. Milvus migrans Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Kite - in flight Gigrin Farm, Wales BI003169
COS-1332 Red Kite - in flight Gigrin Farm, Wales Milvus milvus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite - in flight Gigrin Farm, Wales BI003166
COS-1331 Red Kite - in flight Gigrin Farm, Wales Milvus milvus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite - picking up food put down for them Gigrin Farm, Wales BI003125
COS-1327 Red Kite - picking up food put down for them Gigrin Farm, Wales Milvus milvus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite - in flight Gigrin Farm, Wales BI003115
COS-1326 Red Kite - in flight Gigrin Farm, Wales Milvus milvus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite - in flight Gigrin Farm, Wales BI003095
COS-1324 Red Kite - in flight Gigrin Farm, Wales Milvus milvus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite - In flight with carrion in mouth - Wales - UK - Protected in the UK
CAN-3159 Red Kite - in flight with carrion in mouth Wales, UK Milvus milvus Protected in the UK and increasing its range John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Kite - At nest with young. Wales - UK - Protected in the UK and increasing its range - Mainly found in Wales
CAN-2953 Red Kite - at nest with young Wales, UK Milvus milvus Protected in the UK and increasing its range. Mainly found in Wales. Found in western Europe and extreme northern Africa

Red Kite - in flight. Protected species. UK
CAN-2060 Red KITE - in flight Protected species, UK Milvus milvus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite Protected species, UK
CAN-1833 Red KITE - on nest Protected Species, UK Milvus milvus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red kite - diving West Wales UK 005412
BB-1449 Red kite - diving West Wales UK Milvus milvus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite - at nest
ZT-16 RED KITE - at nest Milvus milvus Zdenek Tunka Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kites in flight at RSPB site - UK - this feeding site at Gigrin Farm, Rhayader, Powys
MAB-55 Red Kites in flight at RSPB site UK Milvus milvus this feeding site at Gigrin Farm, Rhayader, Powys, Mid-Wales attracts as many as 300 kites at feeding time Mark Boulton Please note that

Black Kite
ZT-215 BLACK KITE - HEAD Milvus migrans Zdenek Tunka Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black-winged / Black-shouldered Kite Cape Province, South Africa
WAT-9877 Black-winged / Black-shouldered Kite Cape Province, South Africa Elanus caeruleus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Swallow-tailed Kite USA
WAT-8839 Swallow-tailed Kite USA Elanoides forficatus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite - captive. Pont de Gau Bird Park - Camargue - Bouche du Rhone - Provence - France
WAT-12575 Red Kite - captive Pont de Gau Bird Park - Camargue - Bouche du Rhone - Provence - France Milvus milvus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Witness the majestic beauty of the Red Kite as it soars through the skies of Powys, Wales. In this breathtaking image, an adult Red Kite gracefully glides above the picturesque landscape. Known for its distinctive reddish-brown plumage and impressive wingspan, this magnificent bird captivates all who encounter it. At Gigrin Farm in Rhayader, Powys, a remarkable sight awaits nature enthusiasts. This RSPB site attracts up to 300 Red Kites daily with their feeding rituals. As these elegant creatures take flight against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush greenery, one can't help but marvel at their sheer numbers and synchronized movements. Even amidst snow-covered terrain in February, the resilient Red Kite continues to dominate the skies of Wales. Against this wintry backdrop, its vibrant feathers stand out vividly as it navigates effortlessly through icy winds. Protected and thriving in the UK's conservation efforts, these captivating birds are predominantly found in Wales while also inhabiting western Europe and extreme northern Africa. Their preferred habitat includes open wooded lands where they establish nest territories during April. Not limited to Welsh borders alone, Lower Saxony in Germany is another destination where you can witness these awe-inspiring aerial displays by Red Kites. Soaring high above their nesting grounds during springtime evokes a sense of wonderment at nature's wonders. Whether observed at Gigrin Farm or other RSPB sites across Wales like Rhayader Powys or even within UK territory itself - each sighting offers a unique glimpse into their world. Some individuals sport wing tags that aid researchers' efforts to monitor population growth and migration patterns. Throughout different seasons such as November when autumn colors paint the landscape or any time throughout the year - witnessing a Red Kite mid-flight is an experience that leaves onlookers spellbound by its gracefulness and power combined. So next time you find yourself gazing towards the heavens, keep an eye out for these magnificent creatures.