Elanus axillaris

Black-shouldered Kite at Coombs, ACT

Elanus axillaris at Coombs, ACT - 10 Aug 2024
Elanus axillaris at Coombs, ACT - 10 Aug 2024
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Elanus axillaris 10 Aug 2024 Liam.m
Elanus axillaris 10 Aug 2024 CarbonAI
Elanus axillaris 10 Aug 2024 RobParnell

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I watched the bird plunge into grassland and stay out of site for a few minutes. It flew into a large old willow. You can see the prey that it caught in the two photos.

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