Missing red kite is traced to love nest

A red kite that disappeared from the Highlands three years ago has been traced to a "love nest" in Aberdeenshire.

The bird of prey, named Professor Feathers, had a satellite tag attached as a fledgling in 2009 but little had since been known about his movements.

However, RSPB Scotland said it had now emerged Professor Feathers, from the Black Isle, had set up home with a kite, Red Blaze, from a re-introduction programme in Aberdeen.

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