Thursday 28 July 2011

Black Kite

Another first in July, I was driving back from grandad duties this evening when the mobile rang and who should be calling was John and Eva, a Black Kite was at Chapel Carn brea, this was Ideal as I was already on the road heading for Chapel Carn Brea, Arriving within five minutes I jumped out of the car and John immediately got me onto the bird. We had wonderful overhead views then two Ravens harried the Kite and away it went. I drove home, got the camera and returned to the location and was awarded further views of the Black Kite. The images are record shots but who cares, a first for me in Cornwall. I greatly appreciated the call as I missed the one over Drift Reservoir that hung around for three hours.


7 comments:

  1. Indeed doesnt matter about the quality you've captured a superb bird! Well done!

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  2. Very well done! I have several record shots, but yours are much better. I captured a Cattle Egret the other day, and a Snowy Egret at Bowdoin, but they were so far away it was ridiculous...they're only good for record keeping.

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  3. Stunning captures Sam,great record shots.
    Nice to see over the Cornish skies,well done.
    John.

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  4. Great bird for your archives Sam, Good also to be in the right place at the right time eh?
    Well done. Adrian.

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