I did manage to get one or two images that were worth enhancing (much as I hate doing so) in these cases by taking the "brightness" control as high as it would go! I've put them under the originals to show the adjustment.
Here's how not to take pictures of birds ...
1] Don't use the automatic "portrait" setting !
2] Don't confuse the focus setting with the exposure setting!
In the end, these ones were almost bearable!
It's a shame as these Red Kites were absolutely magnificent, and right over the house. They must be one of the most beautiful birds of prey in the world, surely!
