the swallow tailed kites are back

I missed these guys- always a pleasure watching them soar and hunt. sometimes a challenge to photograph

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Nighthound wrote in post #17933277
Very nice Bob. Won't be long and they'll be here too. Looking forward to July and the annual gathering.

Thanks NH, I spent a couple of days last summer at a pre migration gathering- spectacular! Planning another trip up there this year

kayak274 wrote in post #17933297
Great shots, Its hard to get a sharp focus on these guys. You nailed it.

Ron

. thanks Ron, yes there is a lot of click,delete,repeat

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2loose wrote in post #17933331
That is a very nice looking bird, I've never seen one. Well done!

thanks very much Loose

here are a couple more

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