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!)

  • KevinFRKOP
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    155 days ago

    Bonus - same kite, launching itself into the sky

    • @marron12
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      14 days 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

      • KevinFRKOP
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        24 days 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.

  • @espentan
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    13 days ago

    Gosh… gorgeous bird.

  • Optional
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    14 days ago

    I saw Kiss once - great show.