Kent, England. 16/11/25. ‘Normal’ Sunday morning – around 9 am – decided to sit in the kitchen and enjoy a cup of tea and a few biscuits. Glanced out the window to see the regular birds visiting the garden, when suddenly my eyes went over and upwards towards a neighbours patch.

What was I witnessing ? – the incredible ‘Red Kite’, to me, one of the most beautiful raptors ever. A wingspan of around 180cm, or approximately 6 feet.

My great neighbour and friend, Frank, had sent me a text earlier in the week to tell me that one had visited his garden. At that time I was unable to view. But today, here it was, circling round over my and a few other gardens. I had the impression from its actions that it was hunting for prey on an embankment at the end of the garden. A magnificent bird, and hopefully a regular to our patch – Regards Mark.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_kite

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/red-kite

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