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White-tailed kite with his dinner tucked away
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White-tailed kite with his dinner tucked away (Elanus leucurus)

Digging through the photo backlog from last year, I found this shot of a kit with his dinner gopher.

Nikon d850, 500/5.6e shot at 1/1600, f/6.3, ISO 1000. Cropped down to 2051x2051 (2.8x, 1680mm equivalent).
Location
Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Date taken
July 19, 2019
Scientific name
Elanus leucurus
Equipment used
Nikon d850, Nikon 500mm f/5.6e PF
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A great moment to capture and captured beautifully in this aerial image!
 
What a great behavioural shot with fabulous detail, Marc.
 
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Cracking birds are the 'white' kites Marc.... and you've a super picture of this one lad.

Many thanks for letting him see us.
 

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