Elanus axillaris

Black-shouldered Kite at Fyshwick, ACT

Elanus axillaris at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Nov 2018
Elanus axillaris at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Elanus axillaris 17 Nov 2018 natureguy
Elanus axillaris 16 Nov 2018 RodDeb

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the second photo also pictures a Magpie-Lark, shortly after the photo of the Kite alone was taken the Magpie-Lark decided to have a go at the Kite but soon regretted it as the Kite chased it off.

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  • 15 Nov 2018 06:06 PM Recorded on
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