26/07/2026
There’s something truly mesmerising about seeing a Red Kite up close. ❤️🪶
One of the biggest misconceptions about these magnificent birds is that their tail is always deeply forked. In reality, that’s far from the truth.
As this close-up footage shows, a Red Kite’s tail is incredibly flexible. Depending on what it’s doing—gliding, soaring, braking or manoeuvring—the distinctive fork can almost disappear, opening into a broad fan shape to provide greater control and stability in flight.
Despite the incredible level of detail, this footage was captured from a great distance using specialist equipment and responsible filming techniques, ensuring the bird was never disturbed. Respect for wildlife will always come before the shot.
It’s just another reminder of how perfectly adapted these birds are to life in the skies.
Sometimes, the closer you look, the more you learn.
🎥 Captured by The Drone Guy UK.
