Whistling Kite

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Owen1
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Whistling Kite

I was in my backyard and I saw a pair of BOP's soaring quite high. I had the camera handy so I took a few shots.
whistling Kites are quite rare in our area and I have never seen them anywhere near home before so it was a surprise to see them.

birdie
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How on earth can you tell what it is from that distance Owen??
I would be totally useless, or did you have binos too ?

Sunshine Coast Queensland

Owen1
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I didn't have binos birdie but from the way they soared. the M shape on the wings and the long-tailed appearance, just from looking through the camera I got a fair idea that they were probably whistling kites.
Maybe akos could confirm it for me..hint hint!

Cheers, Owen.

Birdgirl2009
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I agree with whistling kite - I can see the marking on the underwing. Soon you might become a devotee like I am!
Are you able to post your photos so we don't have to download them? It takes me quite a while and I have a fast computer

Owen1
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I am able to post them but I had a problem with flickr so i couldn't upload them there.

Cheers, Owen.

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