This is the red kites birds of prey as they fly over on a cloudy day. Very interesting because these birds were almost extinct however since the breeding program came in the birds have since begun to fill the sky's again in the countryside. Each bird has been tagged so that the numbers can be recorded so as to keep a check on the popularity of the species in the wild. They have huge sharp talon claws to catch there prey. And they hover like a helicopter to see what is moving in the grass lands. Truly magnificent bird and a joy to see them. When they land on the floor you can see just how large these birds are our beautiful red kites. Its important to monitor different animals to keep them in the wild where they belong.