This prehistoric looking bird, with it's 3 metre wingspan, is rather like a flying barn door! They originate from Sub-saharan Africa and are sometimes called the undertaker bird. They are certainly an impressive sight in the air!

Tags:   Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumeniferus Gauntlet Bird of Prey Centre Knutsford Cheshire UK Olympus OM Digital Solutions OM-1 40-150 F2.8

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Black Kite in one of the flying displays at Gauntlet Bird of Prey Centre.

Another shot in the comment below.

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I'm pretty much blown away by the OM-1's AI bird recognition, after a trip to Gauntlet Bird of Prey Centre. They fly a number of different birds and the focus keeper rate was excellent - as long as I could keep the bird in frame!

Tags:   African Hooded Vulture Necrosyrtes monachus Gauntlet Bird of Prey Centre Knutsford Cheshire UK Olympus OM Digital Solutions OM-1 40-150 F2.8

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Bald Eagle at Gauntlet Bird of Prey Centre, with rather a lot to say for itself!

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One of the Black Kites in the flying display at Gauntlet Bird of Prey Centre.

Another shot in the comment below.

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