Red Kite under the mistletoe, Prospect Park, Reading Canon R5 Mk II + RF200-800mm, F9, 1/1250s, ISO640

The ungainly pose comes from it losing balance for a moment (I suspect it woke from a doze!)

  • KevinFRKOPEnglish
    15·
    4 months ago

    Bonus - same kite, launching itself into the sky

    • marron12English
      1·
      4 months ago

      Never realized that shades of brown, gray, and black can be so pretty. That two-toned beak looks like it could do some damage. I like the juxtaposition of majestic and slightly goofy, too

      • KevinFRKOPEnglish
        2·
        4 months ago

        Though the Red Kite has a clear edge in appearance, especially in decent sunshine, do look for the UK Buzzard, which looks magnificent in just chocolate brown and cream.