Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands

6 Black-shouldered Kite at Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Elanus axillaris at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 12 May 2019

Identification history

Elanus axillaris	12 May 2019	Illilanga
Elanus axillaris	12 May 2019	rawshorty

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4 comments

Christine wrote:

12 May 2019

Is this aggression, or some kind of interaction between a pair?

rawshorty wrote:

12 May 2019

I think it was interation that we saw. If it was aggression i would think it would have lasted longer?

Illilanga wrote:

12 May 2019

Great photo! Most likely some shenanigans between a pair as it is breeding season for these birds. Keep an eye out for a nest!

rawshorty wrote:

12 May 2019

Thanks, i have just had a look at some records i have and in 2014 at Jerrabomberra Wetlands the Kites were copulating in April-May and the 3 young fledged in June.

The pair that i kept an eye on in Symonston in 2014 the first brood of 3 fledged in September and their second brood of 3 fledged in December.

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