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Two juvenile white-tailed kites
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Two juvenile white-tailed kites (elanus leucurus)

There are three juveniles in the area -- the third had just taken off from the same bush. One of the kites mixed was attacked by a Northern Harrier maybe 20 minutes before, so they were sticking together more than normal.
Location
Long Marine Lab, Santa Cruz, California
Date taken
Oct 4, 2018
Scientific name
elanus leucurus
Equipment used
Olympus E-m5.2, PL 100-400, monopod
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Mmmmm.... what a lovely picture you've taken of these two youngsters Marc. They had a bit of excitement, didn't they.... that'll teach them a strong lesson no doubt!

We don't have a picture of perched juveniles in The Opus, so I'll upload this one to the article shortly. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
 
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An awesome image of these two youngsters and caught in some beautiful lighting Marc!
 

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