Red kite and a heron in flight

[Les McLean]

Taken yesterday around Harewood Estates, Yorkshire.
Canon 1D MKII, 120-300 F2.8 lens.

Larger image link under each

1/640sec @f3.5 ISO 400

http://lesmclean.co.uk/Kites_22april2009/MX0P5138.jpg

1/500 sec @f3.5 ISO 400

http://lesmclean.co.uk/Kites_22april2009/MX0P5140.jpg

1/400 sec @ f2.8 ISO 400

http://lesmclean.co.uk/Kites_22april2009/MX0P4968.jpg

 

[mmcp42]

crikey those are good
however do you manage to fill the frame like that?

 

[AndySwinden]

Those are stunning Les - especially the kite....I didnt know there were kites at harewood - are they captive birds ??

 

[DonnaM]

Stunning stuff Les.

 

[Martyn...]

Great detail in those Kites Les, nice sombre feel to the Heron

 

[jgs001]

Superb shots Lovely colours and details

 

[Cyclops]

Very nice frame filling shots

 

[Les McLean]

....I didnt know there were kites at harewood - are they captive birds ??

No, they are wild, a few pair were released around Harewood a few years ago, and have bred successfully.

The kites seem to like to be around the House, also the bird garden and picnic areas, obviously looking and waiting for any leftovers.

 

[wysiwyg]

Like the Heron, and number 2 most

 

[SuziJ]

Fantastic shots especially the Heron