The Red Kite - graceful, elegant and streamlined.

So what on earth is this one playing at?

Well, fly over a Common Tern’s patch and you’ll find out that they’re some of the most fiercely protective parents going.

The action in this photos was happening right over head, and so entertaining it more than makes up for the picture quality. Swipe to the end to see if the Kite managed to regain its composure!