When we visited the Center for Birds of Prey in June the Yellow-billed Kite was part of the flight demonstration. First they demonstrated how the bird snatches prey with its feet then passes it to its mouth. It happens really fast and I only captured the pre-swallow moment.

After flying, the Kite perched with the handler, fluffing its wings.

The handler turned so the Kite was facing the audience.

The bird adjusted to stay facing right, into the morning wind.