The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

During our earlier walk we spotted a large bird of prey circling overhead, it looked to have a very big wingspan.

UPDATE:
I took a video on my phone, played it back and then went on the RSPB website to try to identify it. I’m sure it was a Red Kite 😮
( Meanwood / Chapel Allerton area of Leeds )

 

[Paulus]

During our earlier walk we spotted a large bird of prey circling overhead, it looked to have a very big wingspan.

Could it of been a Red Kite, or a Buzzard?

 

[Paulus]

UPDATE:
I took a video on my phone, played it back and then went on the RSPB website to try to identify it. I’m sure it was a Red Kite 😮
( Meanwood / Chapel Allerton area of Leeds )

Kites are now quite common in parts of the country. Beautiful birds, with a six foot wingspan when fully grown.
Contrary to what some people think, they mainly live of off carrion that they sense from a mile or more away with their excellent eyesight.

 

[postman]

UPDATE:
I took a video on my phone, played it back and then went on the RSPB website to try to identify it. I’m sure it was a Red Kite 😮
( Meanwood / Chapel Allerton area of Leeds )

You are in mine and Vernon's area.During better weather there can be up to six of them all at once,its an incredible sight.It is said in this area a caretaker at a local school throws out food from the kitchens at closing time,its about them we see them.

 

[welsh dragon]

The red kites have been increasing in these parts for a while. There was a cafe near Aberystwyth called the ref kite cafe. The owners used to feed them. They attracted lots of touristy people.

 

[numbnuts]

I've got a kite 1.8 m amd 2.5 m

 

[Tenkaykev]

I've got a kite 1.8 m amd 2.5 m

Ah, but is it red?

 

[Paulus]

Ah, but is it red?

Beat me to it.

 

[Tenkaykev]

The red kites have been increasing in these parts for a while. There was a cafe near Aberystwyth called the ref kite cafe. The owners used to feed them. They attracted lots of touristy people.

In the year of the Halle - Bop comet I did the Rhayader 20. There was a Red Kite centre there.

 

[numbnuts]

Ah, but is it red?

multi colour

 

[Mo1959]

UPDATE:
I took a video on my phone, played it back and then went on the RSPB website to try to identify it. I’m sure it was a Red Kite 😮
( Meanwood / Chapel Allerton area of Leeds )

We get quite a lot here. Quite easy to tell with the v shaped tail.

 

[classic33]

During our earlier walk we spotted a large bird of prey circling overhead, it looked to have a very big wingspan.

That may have been one of the police drones. Keeping an eye on you!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Our lads on his way home now, I drove him to the station after tea, he was loaded up like a pack horse, its here tonight.

 

[classic33]

Our lads on his way home now, I drove him to the station after tea, he was loaded up like a pack horse, its here tonight.

Much the same here, rainwise. Wind?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Much the same here, rainwise. Wind?

Yes, cold, wet and windy, our lad got home safely, he text me to let me know.