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Title: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 21-May-11, 11:02:19 AM Lying in bed listening to NPR this morning as a shadow crossed the window and I caught a fleeting glimpse of our elusive Springtime visitor. Twenty seconds later, he/she glided by again at rooftop level, his/her wingspan filling the window. I slipped outside with the camera and, though he didn't come nearly as close, I was able to capture this: http://www.afn.org/~afn02552/052111_0755.jpg (http://www.afn.org/~afn02552/052111_0755.jpg) He/she circled and swirled up the creek bed, raising a chorus of alarms from the hawks nesting in that area. A great way to start the day!
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Swallow-tailed_Kite/sounds (http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Swallow-tailed_Kite/sounds) Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: Kris G. on 21-May-11, 11:25:28 AM Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: Paul Hamilton on 21-May-11, 12:03:38 PM Thanks! That is a graceful bird and a cool story.
Paul Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: Donna on 21-May-11, 12:23:45 PM One gorgeous bird and a very nice photo. Thank you for sharing.
Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: annieinelkhart on 21-May-11, 09:17:05 PM AWESOME picture! We began seeing one in Bonita Springs end of March, first of April! Was in awe of the beauty!! AND the size! Never came around when the camera was anywhere near! :crying: Can't wait to see it again next spring! Will be watching for it this time! Thanks for sharing! :bow:
Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 21-May-11, 11:59:33 PM And they come in pairs!! Some video from this afternoon. Best in 720p HD if your connection speed will allow. Swallow-tailed Kites Flying 052111 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgQn5-qjRV4#ws)
Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: Donna on 22-May-11, 06:55:43 AM OH wow is right!!! Very cool video. Lucky you all to see that. Thanks so much.
Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 11-Jun-12, 06:10:27 PM Only a couple sightings of our springtime visitors this year, so I was surprised to see them today so late in the season. Quite an aerial display when two Kites mixed it up with several buzzards. Most of it was over by the time I found my camera, but here's a short video with the action directly in line with the sun.
kite_and_buzzards_061112 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6SIxL-KVyo#ws) Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: Donna on 11-Jun-12, 08:10:19 PM Hey, that was cool, even the sun gave it a bit of pizazz! Thanks
Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: annieinelkhart on 12-Jun-12, 07:33:50 AM Here is (sort of a poor one) picture we managed to catch of one that shows up around Bonita Springs in early spring. LOVE watching them! Their tail allows such maneuverability and gracefully soaring! We don't have them up north so really look forward to seeing them down there!
Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: MAK on 12-Jun-12, 08:18:17 AM Here is (sort of a poor one) picture we managed to catch of one that shows up around Bonita Springs in early spring. LOVE watching them! Their tail allows such maneuverability and gracefully soaring! We don't have them up north so really look forward to seeing them down there! Nice! :clap: Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: Donna on 12-Jun-12, 08:31:43 AM I have never seen one but they sure are cool looking! Love the tails! Thanks Paul & Annie.
Title: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 12-Jun-12, 10:19:38 AM I love the way they just hang in the air....kind of like a kite!
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