Saturday, 16 May 2009

Red Kite

I have just got back from a week in Dumfries, South west Scotland.

I went there last year around this time and the birding was pretty good, whilst there we went back to the Red Kite feeding station.

Here are some of the shots I got, hope you like them.


This last shot is definitely my favourite, it was just a great angle the bird came in at.
Photos taken with Nikon D70 + Sigma 170-500mm

Thanks everyone who keep dropping by, I know i'm not posting as much as I would like, but working on it, Mike.
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13 comments:

  1. Warren BakerSaturday, 16 May 2009 at 08:54:00 GMT-7

    Stunning Mike, just stunning! By the way, I had a Red Kite on my patch today!!

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  2. MikeSaturday, 16 May 2009 at 09:18:00 GMT-7

    Cheers Warren, they are stunning birds to see, nice spot on your patch.

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  3. ChrisSaturday, 16 May 2009 at 14:15:00 GMT-7

    Like them??? Mike, these are wordless and stunning shots. Gosh I would like to get them in flight like that!!! Magnificent!!!

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  4. Tom ArbourSaturday, 16 May 2009 at 20:57:00 GMT-7

    Wow Mike- I wouldn't want this bird looking at me like that. The holes in its wing feathers make it look like its been in a few battles. Very nice work.

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  5. JRandSueSunday, 17 May 2009 at 00:59:00 GMT-7

    Wow outstanding Photography, very impressive.
    Well done,also love your Dipper images.
    Pleased i looked inn.
    Good find.
    John.

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  6. UnknownSunday, 17 May 2009 at 01:12:00 GMT-7

    Stunning images Mike!

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  7. UnknownSunday, 17 May 2009 at 02:59:00 GMT-7

    Awesome seriues, the 2nd shot is shocking, the bird has some feathers missing and agree with you on the angle on the 3rd.

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  8. MikeSunday, 17 May 2009 at 05:31:00 GMT-7

    WOW very kind of you all thanks.

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  9. MaryMonday, 18 May 2009 at 05:55:00 GMT-7

    Wow...of course we like them! I love that last one...very artistic looking! Glad you had a good time and got some great photos.

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  10. 2sweetnsaxyMonday, 18 May 2009 at 23:26:00 GMT-7

    How can I not like them? These area amazing!

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  11. ShirleyTuesday, 19 May 2009 at 02:22:00 GMT-7

    Brilliant shots Mike, my fav was the first although I do like the action in the last one too. Nice to see a blue sky for your trip to Scotland. Although raining now we've had a lovely spell of weather :-D

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  12. Nick STuesday, 19 May 2009 at 09:51:00 GMT-7

    A great looking bird of prey Mike. Real nice shots mate.

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  13. Lisa at GreenbowThursday, 21 May 2009 at 16:54:00 GMT-7

    You hope we like them??? They are great!!!! What an awesome bird.

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THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS, MIKE.

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