Six rare birds have been released into the wilds of north east England.
The release of the six young red kites is the first this year and will help put the rare birds of prey back into areas across the north of the UK.
Their numbers dwindled as a result of loss of habitat as more homes were built in the countryside and because they were shot and poisoned by people.
The release is part of a five-year scheme which will see 80 red kites released into the skies across the UK.
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