Kite Collection (page 33)

Snail Kite (Rostrahamus sociabilis) adult male, feeding on water snail, perched on branch, Yasuni N. P. Amazon, Ecuador
Snail Kite (Rostrahamus sociabilis) adult male, feeding on water snail, perched on branch, Yasuni N.P. Amazon, Ecuador

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, diving over hillside, Oxfordshire, England, march

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, Wales, march

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, diving, Oxfordshire, England, march

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) Nest with three eggs

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) adult, standing on rock, Extremadura, Spain, may

Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) adult, in flight, Hokkaido, Japan, winter

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) immature, first winter plumage, in flight, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales, february

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) adult, in flight, hunting fleeing insects on edge of bush fire, Queensland, Australia

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) adult, feeding on European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) prey, Spain, may

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) adult, perched on rock, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, november

Black Kite (Milvus migrans govinda) Small Indian Kite subspecies, adult, perched on building, India, november

Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) flock, scavenging on rubbish dump, Guwahati, Assam, India, january

Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) immature, in flight, Guwahati, Assam, India, january

Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus vociferus) adult, perched on powerline, Sri Lanka, december

Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus) juvenile, perched on broken branch, Keoladeo Ghana N. P
Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus) juvenile, perched on broken branch, Keoladeo Ghana N.P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India

Kites toe papillae, SEM
Kites toe papillae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of papillae from the base of a kites (family Accipitridae) toe

Franklins lightning experiment, 1752
Benjamin Franklins lightning experiment. Coloured artwork of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and his 21-year-old son William, performing their famous experiment on 15 June 1752

Artificial rain experiment, 19th century

Ice sailing on skates, 19th century
Ice sailing on skates, 19th-century artwork. The skater is using a kite-like apparatus to use the wind to sail across the ice

Franklins letter to the Royal Society
n 1752 Peter Collinson FRS arranged for a letter from Franklin, describing his experiment on lightning, to be read to the Royal Society in London

Red Kite - flock in flight
WAT-16535 Red Kite - flock in flight Milvus milvus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite
ZT-10 RED KITE - perched Europe Milvus milvus Zdenek Tunka Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kite - in flight feeding on prey held in claws
WAT-16201 Red Kite - in flight feeding on prey held in claws Milvus milvus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Kites - 10 perched in trees
WAT-16205 Red Kites - 10 perched in trees Milvus milvus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Kite - silhouette of bird at dusk - Queensland - Australia
ROY-602 Black Kite - silhouette of bird at dusk Queensland - Australia Milvus migrans Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Australian Black-Shouldered Kite - perched on top of a tree - Queensland - Australia
ROY-599 Australian Black-Shouldered Kite - perched on top of a tree Queensland - Australia Elanus axillaris Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Kite - juvenile on migration - Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September
RES-1224 Black Kite - juvenile on migration Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September Milvus migrans George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Kite - stretching wing and tail feathers - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4744 Red Kite - stretching wing and tail feathers Lower Saxony - Germany Milvus milvus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Kite - searching for food amongst sheep flock - Oxfordshire Downs - December
RES-1251 Red Kite - searching for food amongst sheep flock Oxfordshire Downs - December Milvus milvus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Kite - in flight searching for food amongst Gull Roost on frozen Lake - Oxon - December
RES-1294 Red Kite - in flight searching for food amongst Gull Roost on frozen Lake Oxon - December Milvus milvus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-eared Kite - in flight - Hokkaido Island - Japan
GET-2063 Black-eared Kite - in flight Hokkaido Island - Japan Milvus lineatus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Kite - in flight - in open country 50km north of Ti Tree - Northern Territory - Australia
DH-4640 Black Kite - in flight - in open country 50km north of Ti Tree Northern Territory - Australia Milvus migrans Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Snail Kite - March - San Blas Mexico
JZ-3939 Snail Kite - March San Blas Mexico Rostrhamus sociabilis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Kite - adult in flight - Southern Spain
DK-287 Black Kite - adult in flight Southern Spain Milvus migrans David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Children running along a street with their kites
A group of children in Horley, Surrey, running along a street with their kites, having a wonderful time

Flying kites by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two children run up a hill to fly their jolly looking kites

Kites by John Hassall
A group of boys fly a number of kites on a hill, resulting in a few accidents

Poster advertising autumn in Germany. A kite flies high above idyllic countryside

The preparation of a kite-balloon before take-off
Allied soldiers photographed putting the finishing touches to the envelope of a kite-balloon shortly before take-off. Such balloons remained tethered to the ground

A British observation-officer testing his communications equ
A British observation-officer testing the communications equipment which allowed him to speak to the ground when aloft in his kite-balloon

A British observation-officers parachute being tested
Photograph of a British observation-officers parachute being tested prior to his take-off in a kite-balloon. Such balloons remained tethered to the ground

The Cyclone Sail, 1897
Photograph of a small boat with an experimental Cyclone sail in the Solent, August 1897. This sail, shaped like an umbrella 30 foot wide, was designed to propel a boat without any heeling action

Children in Springtime
A stylised illustration showing a boy and a girl enjoying the spring weather

Power from the Skies
Atmospheric energy will be captured by kite-like devices, putting to good use the forces that are otherwise dissipated as lightning

Merry-Go-Round Man 1804
A seller of gingerbread nuts; a boy flies a kite in the backgound

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"Captivating Red Kite Soars Through the Skies of Wales and Beyond" Witness the majestic beauty of a Red Kite in flight, as it gracefully glides through the skies above Powys, Wales, UK. This adult bird showcases its vibrant red feathers against a backdrop of endless blue, captivating all who are lucky enough to witness its aerial prowess. At Gigrin Farm in Rhayade, Powys, Mid-Wales lies an RSPB site that acts as a haven for these magnificent creatures. Up to 300 red kites gather here daily to feast on their nourishing meals provided by dedicated caretakers, and is truly a sight to behold as these birds fill the sky with their graceful presence. Delve into history and admire historical artwork depicting the striking image of a Red Kite in flight. These depictions serve as reminders of this species' significance throughout time and its enduring allure. Protected within the United Kingdom's borders, this beautiful raptor is steadily increasing its range. While predominantly found in Wales, it can also be spotted across western Europe and even parts of northern Africa. Its preferred habitat consists of open wooded land where it thrives amidst nature's embrace. Venturing beyond Wales takes us to Lower Saxony, Germany where we find another stunning display - a Red Kite soaring over its nest territory in April. The breathtaking scenery adds another layer of wonderment to this already awe-inspiring creature. For those seeking adventure on water rather than air, kite surfing awaits you in Maldives' crystal-clear waters within the Indian Ocean off Asia's coast. Embrace adrenaline-fueled excitement while harnessing wind power with your kite high above you - an exhilarating experience like no other. Whether at Gigrin Farm or any other location around Wales or beyond, witnessing a Red Kite take flight is nothing short of magical.