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Robert Stalnaker <[log in to unmask]>
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Greetings,

I'm reading with interest about the Swallow-tailed Kite (STKI) in Ohio.  I
grew up and lived in Ohio for years.


I hope that a good number of birders can see this kite.  I have an article
pending about the STKI and the most common words from sources I used that
described the STKI were "elegant" and "graceful".  Some call the kite the
most beautiful and graceful bird.


There are a few areas in Florida where we see "pre-migration feeding
aggregations" where hundreds of STKI can be seen low and close in July
through mid August.


When we take photos, we see a high percentage of the images showing the
kite holding or eating prey (like in many of my images at the link), or
reaching for prey just inches away.  The kite will put on a great show for
you.  If you are reasonably close, it is a show you don't want to miss.
Below is a link to my Flickr site.  If you go to "Albums" then
"Swallow-tailed Kite", you can see 17 images of this magnificent raptor
taken here in Florida--maybe you are seeing one of these.  There are not
that many.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robert-stalnaker/

Enjoy nature!

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