Four of a flock fifteen or sixteen in number of Red Kites that arrived as the farmer cut the cornfield,while the last of the days sun still catches the tree tops and highlights the birds!

Red Kites The birds have spread, with populations growing through natural dispersal and high productivity (around 1.8 young per laying pair on average). By 2012, there were about 214 breeding pairs. More recent estimates suggest around 350 breeding pairs in Scotland, though growth has been slower than in England,

Large view recommended! HFF and a great weekend!