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Red Kite?

ILIKEFOOD · 2022-07-03 21:28:27

Hi all I frequently see this large bird flying over the garden.. could only get a silhouette shot but I think it's a red kite? Thanks!

03-07-2022 9:28pm

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ILIKEFOOD

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Hi all
I frequently see this large bird flying over the garden.. could only get a silhouette shot but I think it's a red kite? Thanks!

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#2 03-07-2022 9:42pm

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yep, forked tail is very diagnostic. what part of the world are you in?

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#3 03-07-2022 10:18pm

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Super thanks! Wicklow Town..frequently see them hovering over..just moved down here and there's some great bird watching from the house which is a bit further back from the town and higher up..often see Herons in flight too

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they were released in avoca in the original reintroductions, so you're not far from there at all.

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