Elanus axillaris

6 Black-shouldered Kite at Fyshwick, ACT

Elanus axillaris at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 May 2019
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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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