Black kite nesting - (Milvus migrans)

Black kite nesting - (Milvus migrans) - I photographed this black kite that is about to carry a woolen ball to line its nest, in the Monfragüe National Park

Extremadura, Spain. Nikon D 500, Sigma Sport, 150-600mm, f/6, 1/1600sec, ISO 500 . Many thanks for your comments

Fantastic shot! Great setting with a very impressive looking bird. And extremely sharp photo! Bravo!

Ciao Giangiorgio! Qui abbiamo, come al solito, una foto straordinaria sotto tutti gli standard, composizione, colore, qualità tecnica e così via! Non posso che dire "bravo, maestro e complimenti"! Ciao! PDE

Many thanks Warren for your visit and kind appreciated comment, glad you liked it, ciao Giangiorgio

Grazie mille Pierre per il tuo generoso commento molto apprezzato e per il tuo continuo supporto, ciao Giangiorgio

Excellent shot, fabulous ! Best, Tina

Many thanks Tina for your visit and generous comment much appreciated, ciao Giangiorgio

Maestro Giangiorgio. . . . At first, I thought the material in the kite's jaws was a carcass of another bird. Then I read your narrative! The facth the kite is carrying a woolen ball to its nestles not diminish its potential ferocity in defending the nest - regardless of whether it is sitting on a clutch of eggs, or young birds aren't yet ready to fly, or simply to show off its power. You aptly captured its stunning plumage with its ranges of brown hues, and did so with the right degree of sharp detail. The detail in the tree limbs is a very effective companion. - - My best always, Michael - - - - - -Ciao!

An interesting moment from the life of nature

Thank you so much Michael for your interesting comment based on thorough exploration and much appreciated, I also thank you for your continued support and compliments, ciao Giangiorgio

Michael, glad you enjoyed this picture and adding it to your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

Svetlana, thanks a lot for your interesting observations , I always appreciate your visit, ciao Giangiorgio

this bird knows the value of a good woolen sweater---insulation- excellent shot

Gregory and Verena, thank you so much for your right comments which are much appreciated, ciao Giangiorgio

Charles I am glad you liked this photo and added it into your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio