Whistling kite being mobbed

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Birdgirl2009
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Whistling kite being mobbed

When the whistling kite flew over to a power pole it was mobbed by other birds. You can see it opening its beak as they fly at it. Sorry the photos are not sharp - it was late in the afternoon and I was a long way away from them. I hate having such a good opportunity and not getting a sharp photo.





tarkineus
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Not to worry too much over sharpness when you've successfully captured the event, birdgirl. Again, great lighting.

Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour

Tassie

Gidday Birdgirl,I totally agree with Tark.
Love the shots and thank you for sharing.
As a matter of interest do you know what species of raptor was doing the mobbing?
By the way I really like #4 & 6.

Birdgirl2009
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Thanks. I would also like to know what bird is doing the mobbing - I was hoping maybe Denis or ed would know. I was on the other side of the road (maximum zoom). A smaller raptor with a grey speckled breast flew over earlier, but I didn't see it interact with the whistling kite.

ed
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Looks like a Black Shouldered Kite.

Ed Townsville NQ

Tassie

Gidday Birdgirl,I saved that pic and had a play with it but I just can't get it clear enough for a positive ID.

ed
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here a BSK taken yesterday

Ed Townsville NQ

Birdgirl2009
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How exciting! I have been admiring aa's and Tassie's photos of black-shouldered kites, never thinking that they might be around here. But I saw in my field guide that they are found all around Australia. Thanks ed. By the way, lovely photo.

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