lets play ID.....

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lets play ID.....

I think, I know what this is, but am interested to hear what others think. Not the best picture, long range, difficult light....
lets play.....

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not sure....maybe a RG?

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sorry, can I have another go.... it's a SH

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As many as you like Al, 1st guess...I wish....2cnd not what I had in mind.
Anyone else...

Ed Townsville NQ

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Ed, just realized there are a few SH birds;-)
I was thinking it might be a S.....d H.....r?

Tassie

Ahhh no idea, LE perhaps?

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Hi Tassie, that was my first thought, but I don't think so.

Al, again, not what I had in mind...

Ed Townsville NQ

Tassie

Do you know what it is Ed?

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Tassie, I think I know what it is, but keep going back to the field guide and checking...I was hoping somebody would say 'thats a juv .....' The bird I have in mind is a juv.

Ed Townsville NQ

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Ed, could it be a 1st year BK as BBB wouldn't be in your area?

Tassie

Juv WK.

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Al, that is my thought.

Ed Townsville NQ

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Ed, if that is the only photo you've got, it makes positive id very difficult.

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Al, went back this arvo, same place, about the same time, same bird? I think so, a juv BK for sure....?

Ed Townsville NQ

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No doubt in my mind now, Ed.
Nice shot of a young Brahminy Kite- well done!

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Maybe same bird, same place.A bit tatty but nearly looking like mum and dad.

Ed Townsville NQ

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