This morning I went out to look for BOP and what a day I had. I was driving along a quiet road, scanning the power lines and after about 15 minutes without anyone behind me, I saw a black-shouldered kite - and someone was right behind me. I pulled over when I could and walked back, got 3 ordinary photos, and it flew off. I went on to the end of the road and turned around in a little park by the river and suddenly 2 whistling kites were flying above me. They were only about 12-15 m above me. By the time I got out of the car they were further away but I got one reasonable shot. I drove back the way I had come and saw the BSK again. I pulled over to try and take some flight shots and saw another. At first I thought it was a pair but it turned out to be a juvenile (shown in separate post). I took HEAPS of photos when I realised. I was happily driving home when I saw a pair of nankeen kestrels flying down to a swamp beside the road and being sent on their way by masked lapwings. It's the closest I've ever seen them, but I could not get any close photos before they were moved on.
Love number two shot best!
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Yes me too, it looks as if its talons are getting ready to grab something. I like the angles that show how broad the wings are too, and the beautifully fanned tail. Here is another whistling kite photo that was a bit dark, but I played with the exposure in picnik
Nice ones Birdgirl.