The flow of Black Kites is continuous, they will exceed 240,000 making the journey, crossing the #14km and often forming the #Milanada where tens of thousands wait to cross and form spectacular aerial gatherings and displays only possible to witness here in The #Straits of #Gibraltar near #Tarifa

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With the levante wind kicking in again only the bravest Black Kites are attempting the crossing of The #Straits - hard to judge gusting winds soon have many doubling back to wait for more favourable conditions.

The result - a #Milanada or Kite-Fest that can 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 be witnessed here in The Straits!

The #Milanada is on!

After several days of powerful #levante winds a slight drop in the wind opened the departure gate across The #Straits and into Africa the sky a kaleidoscope of mesmeric migrating Black Kites as thousands upon thousands depart!

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