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Old 17-11-11, 11:09 AM
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Talking Teaser

Taken by my wife. Any ideas?
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Old 17-11-11, 11:34 AM
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Red Kite(s)
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Old 17-11-11, 11:39 AM
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Dito, likely 2
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Old 17-11-11, 12:00 PM
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Can you be more specific?
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Old 17-11-11, 12:06 PM
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Hi I believe Mike is right, there appeares to be one in front of the main one. best regards mac
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Old 17-11-11, 12:15 PM
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Yes,I agree,2 Red Kites.
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Old 17-11-11, 12:35 PM
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Very good all - quite correct! Here is the full pic and I am still looking for the 'L' word.
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Old 17-11-11, 01:08 PM
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Wow,what a great image.....congrats to your wife for taking such a super shot!!
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I think the word you are looking for is Leucistic.

Jus so happens I saw this L word Canada today.

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Old 17-11-11, 02:23 PM
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Well done Peter (possibly like me a bit sad!)
This is at Gigrin Farm near Rhayader. Quite a spectacular sight but raises a few questions too.
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