Is this a black kite?

I saw this bird in Kent today and it looked quite different to red kites I have seen recently. Any help much appreciated 

  • Is there meant to be a photo attached?

    (Pardon the Scottish Accent)

  • Well there is no photo but a small number of Black Kites are reported in the UK every year even as far North as our area of N.Yorkshire.

    Pete

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