Last year I was fortunate enough to go to the Everglades in Florida, where I managed to photograph 2 Swallow tailed kites. One of them actually swooped down and grabbed Spanish vine from about 20feet above my head.
This year I went to Tampa instead, I couldn't believe my luck when the park ranger told me that a Swallow tailed kite had been seen earlier that day. Can you imagine how thrilled I was to capture these pictures 30 minutes later
I have a few more which I will boar you with some other time
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cheers
Jamie
Superb birds, I nearly ran off the road when one flew overhead last time I was in Florida.
Excellent pictures too!
great pictures of one of my favourites. Ive been spending a lot of time trying to get it on my yard list but no luck as yet but I did see one yesterday whilst I was working along the St Marks river. They are common here from mid-march and you can see them everyday but I dont think I'll ever tire of watching them, they are one of the best. Thanks for the pics, I wont be bored of future postings.