Kite with carrion


Photo Information
21/09/2016 - 23:52Daronl
CategoryWildlife / Nature
Shutter Speed1/2000
Aperturef/5.6
LensN/A
ISO200
Focal Length300mm
Views/Likes62/3

davidwozhere

Link Posted 22/09/2016 - 00:42
Nice capture
Both the *istDS and the K5 are incurably addicted to old glass

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Carol8345

Link Posted 22/09/2016 - 01:36
great shot
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alfpics

Link Posted 22/09/2016 - 07:14
Nicely done!
Andy

Jumbo48

Link Posted 22/09/2016 - 07:56
Super shot.
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PeterKR

Link Posted 22/09/2016 - 10:18
ALL the above
Don't often see a shot with one actually feeding in flight.

Best regards
Peter

senn

Link Posted 22/09/2016 - 10:25
impressive take !..
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Mag07

Link Posted 22/09/2016 - 19:27
Super shot.
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Daronl

Link Posted 22/09/2016 - 20:25
PeterKR wrote:
ALL the above
Don't often see a shot with one actually feeding in flight.Peter

Interestingly Kites feed youngsters up to the mature juvenile stage, quite a lot whilst on the wing, encouraging ( almost) some pretty fancy "aerobatics" from the youngster who will generally take the titbit from the adult from below with its underside up.

Youngsters also try to rob each other which seems to be a form of play but develops their flying skills

It is a good time of the year to see this and it makes for some great flying displays

Several other raptors will also do this too

Anyway your comments are much appreciated, many thanks

Best regards
Daronl

PeterKR

Link Posted 22/09/2016 - 22:50
Many thanks for the info, Daron.
We have Kites by the dozen circling over Berkshire but they are usually so high that getting a good shot is almost impossible or whenever one does fly low I don't have a camera handy ! One day I'll go out to a local park with a long lens and just sit for an hour (or so !)
Meanwhile, thanks again

Peter
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