Snail Kite

Gallery: AvianPosted April 19, 2013145 views11 comments

Here's a Snail Kite from the Ibera Marshes in Argentina, while the US population is endangered this species is doing well in Latin America. This was taken handheld from a boat in the marshes, it's about 50% of FF

7D 500F4 1.4x 1/1000 F7.1, iso 400

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11 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 19, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Nice to know they are not endangered elsewhere.
This fellow is a beauty - the males are especially beautiful.
Sweet pose and nice snack!
Great BG which compliments very well.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 19, 2013 at 11:06 PM

Thought maybe you went shooting with Ron for a minute Nate!

Nice catch...for both you and the kite. Colors, BG, techs all top notch.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on April 20, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Great flight shot of this handsome fellow Nate

That eye is awesome. A pleasing composition and background too. It's nice to see a good photo of one of these without leg bands.

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Excellent handheld flight shot Nate! You've captured the birds grace & beauty very nicely.
Always a pleasure

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on April 20, 2013 at 10:21 AM

Giving Ron B. a run for his money with this shot! Love the snail in the beak and nice pleasing exposure

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on April 20, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Very nice Nate.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on April 20, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Super nice look at this adult male Nate. Love the light and BG. Nice to see a small snail this bird can handle easily. The monster snails our birds have to contend with are really a problem for them.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 20, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Great shot with crisp colors - a species I have unfortunately not seen yet - but now I know where to look

, Hans

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 20, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Excellent.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on April 21, 2013 at 2:47 AM

Lovely wing position Nate

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Comment posted by Rick Andrews on April 23, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Very nice capture Nate - love that red eye!

cheers
Rick

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