Swallow- tailed hawk ? Or not?

Today, saw what I thought was a seaghull at first, due to size and wings but they usually screech as they fly over. This was silently gliding, sweeping up and down. Then the distinctive tail became clear; lovely to see. I then noticed the other birds that had been happily twittering away earlier, cleared off sharpish. No camera ..... (North London- 12:15pm'sh.)