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Aug 02, 2015 22:13 |  #1

Swallow-tailed Kites like to eat on the go. Here's a few high fliers, some munching on June bugs and dragonflies.

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Aug 02, 2015 22:23 |  #2

Pretty photos Steve.



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Aug 03, 2015 07:44 |  #3

Very nice, Steve.


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Aug 03, 2015 08:18 |  #4

Terrific Steve, they are a very majestic looking raptor.


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Aug 03, 2015 14:30 as a reply to  @ sugarzebra's post |  #5

#1 is #1.


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Aug 03, 2015 14:40 |  #6

Sweet Steve. Really nice.


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Aug 03, 2015 15:46 |  #7

Well done Steve- can't get enough of these guys


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Aug 03, 2015 15:53 |  #8

I love the 6th one! really nice!


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Aug 03, 2015 17:25 |  #9

An amazing set Steve! The simple elegance of number 3 makes it my favorite!


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Aug 04, 2015 06:13 |  #10

Great job Steve


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Aug 04, 2015 15:59 |  #11

Very impressive series, Steve! Excellent!


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Aug 07, 2015 19:56 |  #12

Thanks very much everyone. I had hoped to go again this week but I didn't want to make the trip solo so I'll have to wait until next year to try again.


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