Kites are one of the most interesting raptors. Most of their prey is caught in mid flight, with their talons, and consumed while still flying.
In the image above you can see the wing of a large dragon fly on the branch just below the bird.
Kites don’t come down from above very often so it’s difficult to photograph them. Unfortunately this bird always flew away from me that day so I didn’t get any in flight shots. Still I’m more than happy to get this close.
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Mississippi Kite – Click To Enlarge
Mississippi Kite – Click To Enlarge
Mississippi Kite – Click To Enlarge
Mississippi Kite – Click To Enlarge
Mississippi Kite – Click To Enlarge
Great photos! I always find birds of prey both a little odd looking and very majestic, and you’ve really captured that.
Thanks so much. I agree, raptors are interesting subjects.
i didn’t know about my Mississippi cousin
That’s funny 😀😀😀.