ID please

[kroscoe]

Hi

I've just seen this bird and was wondering what it was - can any of you kind people let me know?

When I originally caught sight of it through some hedges it was perched on a post and by the time I got a view of it, it had flown. Quite reddish brown in colour.

Apologies for the picture quality!



Thanks
Karen

[PeterB]

Hi Karen, welcome to the forum. That's a Red Kite.

[kroscoe]

Thanks for the reply, Peter

I was rather hoping it was a Red Kite given the tail shape - but you don't see many round here in Longridge, Lancashire! So I was erring on the side of caution! It's a first for me anyway!

Thanks again!

[Plainsailing]

Hi Karen and welcome, lucky shot of a kite...

[kroscoe]

Attaching another photo ... do you nice people think it will just be passing through or am I likely to see it again?

[aquila 1]

Hi Karron lovely shot of a red kite could you see any wing tags or colour darvic rings on the bird, as I do some spotting in north yorkshire for these birds, and it would be nice to think that one of ours had crossed the border, regards mac

[Plainsailing]

If it had crossed the boarder, I hope it doesnt restart the War of the Roses between both of you.

[kroscoe]

Originally Posted by aquila 1

Hi Karron lovely shot of a red kite could you see any wing tags or colour darvic rings on the bird, as I do some spotting in north yorkshire for these birds, and it would be nice to think that one of ours had crossed the border, regards mac

There was nothing obvious that I could see, Aquila 1. I didn't see it for very long I'm afraid and just wanted to get something on film! I'd seen it sat on a post but the hedge was in the way and by the time I got to a viewpoint it had just flown.

Hopefully I might see it again if it stays in the area - but I'm not sure of the likelihood of that!

[Little Sparrow]

A warm welcome to B uk Karen! A great sighting for you of the Red Kite! Well done with the pic!

Enjoy the forum,

Judith.

[Winterkoning]

Welcome Karen Nice photo of the Kite