Kite Seeking Kiss
Red Kite under the mistletoe, Prospect Park, Reading Canon R5 Mk II + RF200-800mm, F9, 1/1250s, ISO640
The ungainly pose comes from it losing balance for a moment (I suspect it woke from a doze!)
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Bonus - same kite, launching itself into the sky
Damn, I love both of those!
Never realized that shades of brown, gray, and black can be so pretty. That two-toned beak looks like it could do some damage. I like the juxtaposition of majestic and slightly goofy, too
Though the Red Kite has a clear edge in appearance, especially in decent sunshine, do look for the UK Buzzard, which looks magnificent in just chocolate brown and cream.
Wouldn't have suspected a thing. They do everything with such confidence!
I saw Kiss once - great show.
Gosh.. gorgeous bird.