| Black-shouldered Kite
Southbrook, Queensland, Australia March 2013 |
A couple of Black-shouldered Kites sitting on electrical lines in the Southbrook to Felton area. They’re lovely little graceful raptors and it’s a healthy sign to have them around. Notice their short, fat toes for dropping belly first into long grass after rats and mice. I have seen them go for birds such as starlings as well.
| Black-shouldered Kite
Felton, Queensland, Australia. |
I just love these raptors, but hadn't spotted how chubby those feet are; beautiful birds and you picked up some super shots of them Russell
Superb shots Russell. To get the eye as well as you have done takes some doing.
Beautiful pictures. Congratulations on a fine job.
I thought I'd commented on these, but obviously not. They are a beautiful little raptor, especially with those red eyes which you've caught.
Very nice photos of a smart raptor. This species used to be common throughout northern Thailand when I started birding, but now they're almost completely gone due to the heavy use of pesticides…..
I like this kite – very graceful and beautiful Good shots, Russell.