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  1. Swallow-tailed kite

    Swallow-tailed kite

    A fairly rare bird to spot in the U.S., mostly occurring in a few southeast states, but primarily Florida. beautiful, striking black and white markings and telltale forked tail make them stand out.
  2. Snail kite

    Snail kite

    A specialized raptor that hunts over the wetlands specifically looking for freshwater snails
  3. Raptor - 101

    Raptor - 101

    Raptor - 101 This beautiful assassin ... gave an outstanding performance ... ... by granting me this ... full-framer ... with near 3D effect ... and a lovely eye ... __________ Black-winged Kite Elanus caruleus Gurgaon Rural Haryana India 24 November 2017
  4. Brahminy Kite

    Brahminy Kite

  5. Brahminy Kite

    Brahminy Kite

  6. Brahminy Kite

    Brahminy Kite

  7. 16 Mississippi Kites.......

    16 Mississippi Kites.......

    ......can you find them? Some of Mali's buddies coming to visit.
  8. Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)
  9. Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)
  10. Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)
  11. Snail Kite (male)

    Snail Kite (male)

    Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis sociabilis) Male.
  12. Front view...Back view

    Front view...Back view

  13. Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)
  14. One for Mali......

    One for Mali......

    I know you miss these Kites. Another heavy crop going to work my way closer during the week.
  15. Squabbling pair

    Squabbling pair

    This pair are our first breeding record at the lake. They have enjoyed happier times together!
  16. Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)
  17. Black-shouldered Kite

    Black-shouldered Kite

    I can't resist taking photos of these beautiful birds. We're very excited as a pair has started nest building. Our first breeding record at lake Claremont.
  18. Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)
  19. Raptor - 93

    Raptor - 93

    Raptor - Arguably ... this Raptor is numerically at the top globally ... The world population of mature individuals is in the range of 2-3 millions ... The species has successfully used the huge garbage dumps ... that humanity has so diligently ... and indulgently created to its...
  20. Black-shouldered Kite

    Black-shouldered Kite

    Another frame taken at the same time as my last posting.
  21. Black Kites

    Black Kites

  22. Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite

    Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) Of all days for the sky to be gray! We have been seeing them for a month now but the ones arriving of late are our summer residents.
  23. Black Kites

    Black Kites

  24. Black-shouldered Kite

    Black-shouldered Kite

    I wanted flight photos and waited quite a long time watching this bird at rest before he/she finally cooperated. They hunt mice when our lake bed dries out in the summer. Autumn rains are late coming and we still have no water.
  25. Black-shouldered Kite

    Black-shouldered Kite

    A stealth bomber with piercing red eyes. These guys are very efficient raptors mainly hunting small rodents and reptiles.
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