# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C4GyBqaKz2K
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73495717-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f2adb300d4.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-03-05T15:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

pov: you're a very unlucky rodent 👀
 
The red kite is recognised for its looming presence in the sky, with an impressive wingspan of 185cm. The species was locally extinct in England, Scotland and Ireland, but a successful reintroduction programme has seen populations recover.

#EarthCapture by menchonfotografia
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#RedKite #BirdsOfInstagram #AmazingAnimals #Wildlife

## Stats

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- **Likes:** 26,233
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- **Comments:** 109

## Tags

redkite, amazinganimals, birdsofinstagram, earthcapture, wildlife

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