The striking gold/red plumage and characteristic forked tail of the red kite have always been a joy to behold from the ground ...

A British red kite emerges from an aviary in the remote hills of western Spain and takes flight. At six months old, this is its first taste of freedom. Without a sound, it soars high in the sky above ...

Juvenile red kite in flight, note streaking on the breast. Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted.