Elanus axillaris
6 Black-shouldered Kite at Fyshwick, ACT
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| Elanus axillaris | Illilanga | 12 May 2019 | |
| Elanus axillaris | rawshorty | 12 May 2019 |
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4 comments
12 May 2019
I think it was interation that we saw. If it was aggression i would think it would have lasted longer?
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!
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.
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.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.162022-35.317236
- Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
- Places Fyshwick, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 11 May 2019 02:23 PM Recorded on
- rawshorty Recorded by
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Species information
- Elanus axillaris Scientific name
- Black-shouldered Kite Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 808.4m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
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