Summary
A red kite, a type of bird, was photographed flying with what looks like a sausage roll in its claws in Banbury. The photographer, Mark Hopkins, often sees these birds near his home, and the number of red kites in the UK has significantly increased since 1995.
Key Facts
- A red kite was seen carrying a possible sausage roll in its claws.
- The photos were taken by amateur photographer Mark Hopkins in Banbury, UK.
- Hopkins captured the images from his backyard in Ruscote.
- He frequently sees red kites flying above his area.
- The number of red kites in the UK grew by 2,464% from 1995 to 2023.
- Red kites are a protected bird species in the UK.
