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For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite

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Posted by Lance Warley on July 7, 2008 at 9:02 AM
For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite
We've been blessed with two pairs of mating Snail Kites in the 'glades. Truly fearsome, beautiful creatures.

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Posted by Leann Greene on July 7, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Fantastic regal pose. I like how the branch in the background makes an arch. It adds to the stately feel.
Posted by Harold Ross Jr. on July 7, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Very nice comp Lance ! Looks like one mean bird. A truly beautiful tropical raptor. Is it true that the female may sometimes lay the eggs and then leave the raising of the young to the male?

Thanks for sharing,

Harold
Posted by Don Ferguson Jr. on July 7, 2008 at 4:23 PM
Lance great colors and pose .


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Don
Posted by Lance Warley on July 7, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Harold, I haven't ever witnessed that behavior, but I have seen the female tear a snail out of the male's mouth if she thinks he isn't bringing it to her on the nest fast enough.

Don, thanks for pointing out the video. I haven't been to that part of the state.

Posted by Don Mullaney on July 8, 2008 at 8:44 AM
Great shot, Lance! Is that in Loxahatchee?
Posted by Richard Bernabe on July 8, 2008 at 8:52 AM
That's one beautiful bird! Great pose and the light is sublime!