Tuesday, 3 April 2012

Kite flying

This evening caught a glimpse of a bird soaring just above the tree tops and just had time to grab the camera and get a couple of shots (although at a distance) before it glided across the next ridge.
It had a different look to the Raptores we have regularly visiting and when I had a look at the photo and checked the identification I was fortunate to have seen a Square-tailed Kite Lophoictinia isura. 

  They are regarded as somewhat rare in our area and the first that I have seen; just unfortunate I did not get a chance for a closer photo.
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  1. Ragged Robin4 April 2012 at 23:52

    Well done Ian on seeing such a rare bird for your area and managing to get a photo. We get red kites over here and they are beautiful birds.

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  2. Ian9 April 2012 at 17:32

    Thanks for the comment and I agree that kites are striking birds with fantastic flying skills.

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