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Kites Collection (page 5)

Witness the majestic beauty of the Red Kite as it soars through the skies of Powys, Wales

Background imageKites Collection: 3 Boys Fly Kites 1912

3 Boys Fly Kites 1912
Three happy boys flying their kites

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992457

Picture No. 11992457
White-Tailed Eagle - in flight - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992458

Picture No. 11992458
White-Tailed Eagle - fishing - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992456

Picture No. 11992456
White-Tailed Eagle - fishing - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992455

Picture No. 11992455
White-Tailed Eagle - fishing - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992453

Picture No. 11992453
White-Tailed Eagle - in flight - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992452

Picture No. 11992452
White-Tailed Eagle - in flight - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992451

Picture No. 11992451
White-Tailed Eagle - in flight - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992450

Picture No. 11992450
White-Tailed Eagle - in flight - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992449

Picture No. 11992449
White-Tailed Eagle - in flight - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992448

Picture No. 11992448
White-Tailed Eagle - fishing - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992447

Picture No. 11992447
White-Tailed Eagle - fishing - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11992446

Picture No. 11992446
White-Tailed Eagle - in flight - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11981799

Picture No. 11981799
Black Kite adult bird in flight Germany Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11981773

Picture No. 11981773
Black Kite adult bird in flight Germany Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Surrey Theatre, Great Surrey Street, London

Surrey Theatre, Great Surrey Street, London
The Surrey Theatre (formerly The Royal Circus), Great Surrey Street, London, with a map below. 1814

Background imageKites Collection: Children Fly Kites 1920S

Children Fly Kites 1920S
A little boy and his sister fly kites from a windy hilltop. Date: 1920s

Background imageKites Collection: Air-Sea Kite Device

Air-Sea Kite Device
A combination of raft and kite, this device should be able to take you anywhere so long as theres a wind and that its blowing in the direction you want to go. Date: circa 1890

Background imageKites Collection: Maillots Kite

Maillots Kite
French experimenter Maillot demonstrates that a kite can be made which will lift a man off the ground. Date: 1886

Background imageKites Collection: Codys Kite at Contest

Codys Kite at Contest
At the First International Kite Competition, on the South Downs near Worthing, sussex : Codys kite enjoys police protection and the attention of a gent in a top hat. Date: 25 June 1903

Background imageKites Collection: Cockfighting (John Kay)

Cockfighting (John Kay)
A cockfight in Edinburgh Thus we poor Cocks exert our Skill & Brav ry For idle Gulls and Kites that trade in Knav ry Date: 1785

Background imageKites Collection: Flying Kites, Japan

Flying Kites, Japan
JAPANESE NEW YEAR Flying kites, erecting New Year trees, exchanging visits and greetings, playing games Date: 1855

Background imageKites Collection: Flying kites

Flying kites
Young boy and girl in a field with an older sister learning to fly their kites. Artist: Enid Warne Browne Date: circa 1922

Background imageKites Collection: Photo of kite-flying on skis, Finse, Norway

Photo of kite-flying on skis, Finse, Norway
Colour photo from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 14th November 1925 showing a young lady enjoying kite-flying on skis at Finse, Norway. Date: 14th November 1925

Background imageKites Collection: Carp banners, Japan

Carp banners, Japan
Carp banners flying above a street, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11808627

Picture No. 11808627
Red Kite flight Red Kite adult in flight Germany Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Various designs of colorfully decorated kites

Various designs of colorfully decorated kites

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11671353

Picture No. 11671353
Red Kite adult in flight taking food from water winter. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11671354

Picture No. 11671354
Red Kite adult in flight taking food from water winter. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11671313

Picture No. 11671313
Red Kite in flight. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11671311

Picture No. 11671311
Red Kite adult close-up in flight. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11671267

Picture No. 11671267
Red Kite in flight with trees in background. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: New Years festival, (woodcut)

New Years festival, (woodcut)
BAL8304 New Years festival, (woodcut) by Kunisada, Utagawa (1786-1864); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageKites Collection: Between Heaven and Earth, 1862 (oil on canvas)

Between Heaven and Earth, 1862 (oil on canvas)
XIR293865 Between Heaven and Earth, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 51 x 61 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Belfort, France; (add.info.: Entre ciel et terre; ); French

Background imageKites Collection: 1826?-1869 1859. 23. 7 35. 8 Distant Enshu Fukuroi

1826?-1869 1859. 23. 7 35. 8 Distant Enshu Fukuroi
Enshū akiba enkei fukuroi no tako, Distant view of Akiba of Enshu: kites of Fukuroi. Utagawa, Hiroshige, 1826?-1869, artist, 1859. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 35.8 x 23.7 cm

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11092516

Picture No. 11092516
Kites in street market Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11074043

Picture No. 11074043
Red Kite in pine tree

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11067554

Picture No. 11067554
Red Kite at feeding station with Griffon Vultures in background. Spain. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11067553

Picture No. 11067553
Red Kite fighting Raven (Corvus corax) at feeding station with Griffon Vultures in background. Spain. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11066725

Picture No. 11066725
Black-shouldered Kite in flight hovering while searching for food. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11066726

Picture No. 11066726
Black-shouldered Kite in flight. Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Japan - A Boys Festival

Japan - A Boys Festival Date: circa 1910s

Background imageKites Collection: Tokyo, Japan - Childrens Day Festival - Carp Kites

Tokyo, Japan - Childrens Day Festival - Carp Kites
Childrens Day in Japan, held on May 5th. A time for families to celebrate the joy of a child, a tradition celebrated since ancient times

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11013616

Picture No. 11013616
Black-Shouldered Kite at nest - Perth - Australia (Elanus axillaris) Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Picture No. 11013615

Picture No. 11013615
Black-Shouldered Kite sitting on nest - Perth - Australia (Elanus axillaris) Date:

Background imageKites Collection: Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) adult, perched on branch, Yala N. P. Sri Lanka, February

Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) adult, perched on branch, Yala N. P. Sri Lanka, February
Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) adult, perched on branch, Yala N.P. Sri Lanka, February

Background imageKites Collection: Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) adult, perched on boat, Aberdeen Harbour

Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) adult, perched on boat, Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, December



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Witness the majestic beauty of the Red Kite as it soars through the skies of Powys, Wales. In this breathtaking image, an adult Red Kite gracefully glides above the picturesque landscape. Known for its distinctive reddish-brown plumage and impressive wingspan, this magnificent bird captivates all who encounter it. At Gigrin Farm in Rhayader, Powys, a remarkable sight awaits nature enthusiasts. This RSPB site attracts up to 300 Red Kites daily with their feeding rituals. As these elegant creatures take flight against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush greenery, one can't help but marvel at their sheer numbers and synchronized movements. Even amidst snow-covered terrain in February, the resilient Red Kite continues to dominate the skies of Wales. Against this wintry backdrop, its vibrant feathers stand out vividly as it navigates effortlessly through icy winds. Protected and thriving in the UK's conservation efforts, these captivating birds are predominantly found in Wales while also inhabiting western Europe and extreme northern Africa. Their preferred habitat includes open wooded lands where they establish nest territories during April. Not limited to Welsh borders alone, Lower Saxony in Germany is another destination where you can witness these awe-inspiring aerial displays by Red Kites. Soaring high above their nesting grounds during springtime evokes a sense of wonderment at nature's wonders. Whether observed at Gigrin Farm or other RSPB sites across Wales like Rhayader Powys or even within UK territory itself - each sighting offers a unique glimpse into their world. Some individuals sport wing tags that aid researchers' efforts to monitor population growth and migration patterns. Throughout different seasons such as November when autumn colors paint the landscape or any time throughout the year - witnessing a Red Kite mid-flight is an experience that leaves onlookers spellbound by its gracefulness and power combined. So next time you find yourself gazing towards the heavens, keep an eye out for these magnificent creatures.