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Swallow-Tailed Kite vs. Lizard

 
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May 18, 2014 15:29 |  #1

My first capture of a Swallow-Tailed Kite in flight. I did not know he was carrying a green lizard and eating him until I reviewed the photos at home. (7D, 100-400L)
Lake Tarpon, Tarpon Springs, Florida.

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May 18, 2014 15:31 |  #2

:D Awesome series. Poor little lizard.


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May 18, 2014 15:50 |  #3

These are crazy, and amazing too! Great shots.


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May 18, 2014 15:50 |  #4

super shots- very cool bird


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May 18, 2014 16:06 |  #5

Awesome shots Rick. First I have seen a bird consume its meal in flight.


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May 18, 2014 16:16 |  #6

I really like that last shot. NIce set.



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