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Jun 6, 2010, 3:19:31 PM
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A Red Kite (Milvus milvus) circling over a freshly mowed meadow, looking for prey.

This is by far the closest I've come to a wild Red Kite to date.
This bird is quite rare but we have a stable population in my birthtown in northern Germany. I encountered this beautiful bird of prey and two others (probably it's mate and last year's offspring) during a hiking trip with a former classmate last weekend.
Unfortunately the light conditions were challenging but in this picture, the beautiful plumage can still be seen rather well.

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Picture taken with a Sony Alpha 700 and a Minolta AF 500/8 Reflex lens. Please note: This is no stock image! Do not copy, alter or redistribute without prior permission!
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~Jhessill Jun 8, 2010  Hobbyist Writer
Pretty bird. That's pretty darn close too. : )
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Great catch!
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