The red kite is my favourite bird bar none. I live on the Isle Of Anglesey and they are such a rare and precious sight here. I was driving down a twisty road one sunny day in the South of the island at a gentle pace, as it was too beautiful and warm to rush, and instantly (round a blind corner) came upon a group of seagulls scavenging in the road on a fresh roadkill. I braked hard to avoid killing any of them as they began unfurling their wings to quickly take flight. Suddenly from the back of the group a large bird of prey took off at an astonishing speed compared to it's seagull companions. It swept into the air and climbed very strongly. The distinctive fan tail of a red kite caught my eye instantly and I recall muttering an astonished "wow!..". This was my first ever view of a red kite in the wild. A moment I will never forget. They are enigmatic to me still to this day. Great picture
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