Wings of the Red Kite

If I can just squeeze this in. It’s been a difficult week, I’ve been tired out but now coming back to myself. The subject ‘Wings’ was set by Beth of the Wandering Dawgs blog, who hosts the Lens-Artists Challenge #376.

The subject took me back a number of years to a visit to the red kite feeding station at Bellymack Hill Farm in the Galloway region. There every afternoon, food is put out and dozens of red kites appear for their daily.

It certainly has had an impact in restoring a healthy kite population across the southwest of Scotland.

And just to show you what it’s like:—

You can visit Beth’s challenge post HERE

12 thoughts on “Wings of the Red Kite”

  4. Wow James, these are stunning images. So pleased you found the time to share them. Your last kite image is spectacular. And I had a chuckle on the last image of the flock so thanks for including it!

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    1. Yes ! I guess they really get used to being fed at this time of day. I’m not sure how they get weaned off their reliance on the feeding programme but they do seem to be spreading across the land.

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  7. Thank you for sharing your images. Gosh, you’re a wonderful photographer. Me? I can’t manage to shoot (tack-sharp) a bird in flight to save my life. These are amazing. Thank you for sharing them.

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    1. Thanks Pam! I think maybe taking these photographs is easier than it might seem. Their flight paths are fairly predictable and with a fast shutter speed and a bit of practice, it can become very rewarding.

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