Kite with carrion

by Daronl

Uploaded21/09/2016 - 23:52
CategoryWildlife / Nature
Shutter Speed1/2000
Aperturef/5.6
LensN/A
ISO200
Focal Length300mm
Views/Likes62/3

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

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Carol8345
Posted 22/09/2016 - 01:36 Link
great shot
alfpics
Posted 22/09/2016 - 07:14 Link
Nicely done!
Andy
Jumbo48
Posted 22/09/2016 - 07:56 Link
Super shot.
Regards John/Jumbo
PeterKR
Posted 22/09/2016 - 10:18 Link
ALL the above
Don't often see a shot with one actually feeding in flight.

Best regards
Peter
senn
Posted 22/09/2016 - 10:25 Link
impressive take !..
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Mag07
Posted 22/09/2016 - 19:27 Link
Super shot.
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Daronl
Posted 22/09/2016 - 20:25 Link
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
Posted 22/09/2016 - 22:50 Link
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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