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Black-shouldered Kite

Elanus axillaris

Photo by ShannaB
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Field Notes

Notes:

I saw this solitary Black-shouldered Kite hovering over Neverfill Dam. It stayed in the one spot for ages, just holding its position (the third shot shows it hovering with its tail spread out). A lovely bird, and good for eating introduced mice in agricultural areas!

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Black-shouldered Kite | BIRDS in BACKYARDS

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Comments (1)
KerryHawkins
Great series Shanna! Hard to get these photos on the wing...I still try!

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PublishedAugust 19, 2013

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