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Whistler
delia todd

Whistler (Haliastur sphenurus)

I can't quite remember whether it was Alex or June first spotted the Whistling Kite on the beach.

In order for me to try and get a picture (we needed that to try and get the ID!), I had to pile up some some paving slabs to stand on (on tiptoes), so I could see over the fence.

Then I had to wait for a gap between the neighbour's whirly dryer arms to pass, even then the strings on it were in the frame!

I think he's just about identifiable now in this heavily cropped image.
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Habitat
Harbour beach
Location
Little Grove, Albany, Western Australia
Date taken
7 November 2019
Scientific name
Haliastur sphenurus
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900 Birdwatching mode
KC Foggin
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Opus Editor
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Looks like it was a lucky day for you D and a lovely capture of this Whistling Kite!
 
D. Taylor
Supporter
Sounds like you went the extra mile to get this shot D, well worth the effort.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Lovely shot of this fabulous Raptor ... superb work ... tfs, Delia ...
 
peterow
A well spotted brilliant kite capture Delia. Nice to see this beauty, well done.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Lol, this was quite the effort to get this photo! After all that work and impediments, I am glad you were successful! TFS D!
 

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