kite flying- everglades style

I'm starting to see more of these guys now- they seem a bit late this year. they are year round residents but move around according to water levels and availability of the snails

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trollins wrote in post #18252577
Holy crap, look at the beak and claws on that bird!

Great photos!

. thanks, they are specialized to eat apple snails- they are very good at it

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ardeekay wrote in post #18253585
Wow, you really nailed these two, Bob. Definitely enjoyin your posts...and a bit envious. ☺

. thank you Rog for your kind words. I enjoy your comments

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Lycomech96 wrote in post #18253710
It would be interesting to see where and when the bird was banded.
Nice shots BTW.

. Thanks- I'd like to find that out too. I have a cropped shot that may help with that.

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I like what I like.

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birder_herper wrote in post #18298543
Wow, I'm hitting south Florida Memorial Day weekend. I'd die if I saw one of these!

Scrumhalf wrote in post #18298559
Lovely shots of a bird I've never seen. Some day...

Wallace River wrote in post #18298747
Very cool Bob, they sure are very distinctive birds with that hooked beak.

. They are awesome critters and not always easy to find. They only eat apple snails so more snails mean more successful breeding

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