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Monday, 29 July 2013

Having a preen



Now this Red Kite comes and sits in the fir tree near my house (two doors down) they are one of the most successful reintroductions of  a bird the country has know and they were reintroduced not far from where I live. It has to be my favorite bird and I never cease to stop for a moment to watch them.

 Preening its feathers
 Looking around
 and my attempt to catch it taking off. I think they are a majestic bird.
Taking part in Our World Tuesday


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25 comments:

  1. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.com30 July 2013 at 11:23

    What a beautiful bird- you were lucky to catch it!

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes30 July 2013 at 19:13

      It taunts me by crying for its colleagues while sat there.

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  2. Unknown30 July 2013 at 12:26

    Beautiful series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes30 July 2013 at 19:14

      Thank you, means a lot after seeing your photo's

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  3. Cynthia30 July 2013 at 13:51

    Beautiful photos of a majestic bird!

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  4. Lea30 July 2013 at 14:42

    Very nice!
    Have a great day!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes30 July 2013 at 19:16

      Hope yours is better than the one we had (rain)

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  5. Fun6030 July 2013 at 20:42

    I was so pleased to read this post as my walk has taken me into red kite country (Marlow to Henley). I can't believe the number of kites i've seen. thanks for your photo. My camera just isn't up to close ups like that.

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes30 July 2013 at 22:08

      Yes Henley has it's fair share of them but Christmas Common in Watlington is the place though I know of a place they nest where I keep my caravan. I see your getting to near where I live now then.

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  6. HansHB31 July 2013 at 19:25

    Great serie of photos.
    Perfect for the sky-theme!

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  7. Dana31 July 2013 at 19:42

    Wow! Wonderful photos—especially the second one!

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  8. Jim31 July 2013 at 20:22

    Terrific captures.

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  9. Kay L. Davies1 August 2013 at 03:40

    The second photo is wonderful!
    K

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes1 August 2013 at 07:45

      It's got to be that spiky head of his that does it

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  10. Steffi1 August 2013 at 09:08

    Very beautiful bird-photos,Bill!

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  11. Anonymous1 August 2013 at 13:35

    Dear Bill,
    wonderful series, great work!
    Have a nice day
    moni

    Thanks if you visit my blog
    http://www.reflexionblog.de

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  12. Yamini MacLean4 September 2013 at 09:30

    Hari OM
    Oh Bill this is magnificent and thank you for entering the post into the Wings On Wednesday meme!! That it should also be of the kite family delights me no end as I adore these birds. Do keep watching as I eventually reveal an absolute corker from my collection... not yet but soooonnn... &*> YAM xx

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  13. Geoauntie4 September 2013 at 09:32

    Dear Bill,

    We came to see these photos from Yaminis Wings on Wednesdays linky, they are wonderful images, you are so lucky to have such majestic birds - I agree you they are - living so close to you.

    Hilary

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes4 September 2013 at 09:47

      It was a while ago but the best bitis I took th ephoto from my bathroom window as the Kite was in a tree in a nearby garden but they are aways flying over our house.

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