Swallow-tailed Kite

[raptorcaptor]

http://raptorcaptor.smugmug.com/photos/498970782_hnVQb-L.jpg

1. Checking me out!

http://raptorcaptor.smugmug.com/photos/498970678_gpXPE-L.jpg

2. Insects to-go!

http://raptorcaptor.smugmug.com/photos/498971291_vDmWN-L.jpg

3. Just curious

http://raptorcaptor.smugmug.com/photos/498971215_LKGwD-L.jpg

4. Got the nesting material. Got the tasty treat...

http://raptorcaptor.smugmug.com/photos/498970308_oYJxW-L.jpg

5. Making an offer!

http://raptorcaptor.smugmug.com/photos/498970233_EZfvZ-L.jpg

6. Success!

http://raptorcaptor.smugmug.com/photos/498968492_vXp2t-L.jpg

7. Showing off (composite)

[Ric Grupe]

What a cool looking bird!

I particularly like the "nesting material" shot, Glenn.:thumb

[Harryb]

Excellent Glenn especially that second capture. :thumb

[bfjr]

Cool bird very Cool :thumb

and excellent work as usual :super

[raptorcaptor]

What a cool looking bird!

I particularly like the "nesting material" shot, Glenn.:thumb

Thanks Ric! This was my first time photographing this bird. Next time maybe I'll get good light as well!

[raptorcaptor]

Excellent Glenn especially that second capture. :thumb

Thanks Harry! This was another first for me on my trip!

[OrvSal]

I've never seen a bird like that, great shots. I liked the composite image with it diving..

[Maestro]

I love kites. My nesting Mississippi Kites should be back in about a month. You have some great flight images but I agree with Ric in that you have a cool pic of the two in the branches.

[traunerk]

Some cool shots...I've still never seen a kite up close (any kind), but hope to one of these days...very nice...

Regards..Keith

[jeff lapoint]

Glenn-

Great series:clap But the diving sequence?:bow Needs a place on someone's wall. Outstanding.

-j

[SavingFlorida]

these are great, your exposure is so nice!! I find it hard to get the white right when i try to get photos of these in flight. Have you ever seen them with prey? I tried to photograph one with a chick in its grip but didn't have the lens power..

[dlplumer]

Super series Glenn :clap :clap

[Mitchell]

Great series. That composite is superb!

[VayCayMom]

I think #6 should read " hey, leave my lady friend alone!"

[stevehapp]

thank glenn for showing us those,

awesome!

:thumb

[raptorcaptor]

Cool bird very Cool :thumb

and excellent work as usual :super

Thanks Ben!

I've never seen a bird like that, great shots. I liked the composite image with it diving..

Thanks Orv! This was my first time too!

I love kites. My nesting Mississippi Kites should be back in about a month. You have some great flight images but I agree with Ric in that you have a cool pic of the two in the branches.

Thanks Steve! Those Mississipi Kites are next on my list! :deal

Some cool shots...I've still never seen a kite up close (any kind), but hope to one of these days...very nice...

Regards..Keith

Thanks Keth! It does take a little more effort to find these guys, but I think it is worth it!

Glenn-

Great series:clap But the diving sequence?:bow Needs a place on someone's wall. Outstanding.

-j

Thanks Jeff!

these are great, your exposure is so nice!! I find it hard to get the white right when i try to get photos of these in flight. Have you ever seen them with prey? I tried to photograph one with a chick in its grip but didn't have the lens power..

Thanks Jamie! He has an anole in one of his claws, it is what he offered his mate on the branch.

[raptorcaptor]

Super series Glenn :clap :clap

Thanks Dan!

Great series. That composite is superb!

Thanks Mitchell!

I think #6 should read " hey, leave my lady friend alone!"

I think you are right! :rofl

[Osprey Whisperer]

Nice series of pics Glenn. :clap I hope to run into one of these kites someday. Very cool bird.

[riddim_maker]

Excellent series of the swallow tail kite Glen
The composite is super cool:thumb