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Having High Tea
The Bosun

Having High Tea (Milvus migrans)

Having seen the Black Kite, we stopped and watched it. We were quite close, so minimal cropping of these pics. It knew we were there, but its interest was elsewhere, namely the feast it was enjoying. We were not able to identify the victim, possibly a pigeon or noisy miner, but we watched for at least 10 minutes. As one would expect, the moment I stopped concentrating was the time for it to leave, so not departure pics.
Habitat
The Black Kite is found in a variety of habitats, from timbered watercourses to open plains, and is often observed in and around outback towns.
Location
Mannum, South Australia
Date taken
23 March, 2015.
Scientific name
Milvus migrans
Equipment used
Sony a65 SLT, Sony 500mm Reflex

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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