The red kite has been native to Saanenland for several years now, and can often be seen circling over meadows and pastures in search of food. Recently, Helmuth Gehlken was able to observe the bird on his perch near Gstaad, as he was besieged by a flock of ravens. He endured this calmly for over half an hour. Then he apparently became annoyed and took off in an elegant glide, pursued by his “guards”.