Feeding the Kites

We were lucky enough to get invited to a friend's house high up on the Berkshire Downs to feed the red kites yesterday. As it was one of the few sunny days we've had this year there were amazing photo opportunities.

It was just a case of scattering some enticing chicken pieces on the lawn and waiting. The kites were surprisingly shy and would not approach if they saw us, so we had to resort to hiding away behind a low bush to wait for some action!

One by one we saw the birds dash in with their talons out stretched, rapidly departing clutching the food. In all there were around 7 red kites seen over an hour and a half's viewing; a pair of which were known to reside in the wood close to the property. Very memorable!