Black-shouldered Kite

[Callie]

Black-shouldered Kite, Elanus caeruleus, Blouvalk ~ Juvie has a light eye, adult a ruby red one. Juvie has striped chest and tummy, adult is uniform whitish grey, Adult also has yellow cere.
All images Zibulo Hides, Mpumalanga
Juvie ~ D4; 600 F/4 + 1.4 TC; F/7.1; 1/3200; ISO 800

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Adult ~ D4; 600 F/4 + 1.4 TX; F/7.1; 1/2500; ISO 800

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Juvie ~ D4; 600 F/4 + 1.4 TC; F/7.1; 1/4000; ISO 850

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Adult ~ D4; 600 F/4 + 1.4 TC; F/7.1; 1/3200; ISO 800

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[Cristobal]

Very nice photos and beautiful bird, Callie

 

[Tadzio]

Very beautiful series Callie, especially I like the 2nd one

 

[Gongster]

Gorgeous series of a lovely looking bird.

 

[Kathy G]

Another fabulous series Callie. The red eye is stunning

 

[Yezdi]

Another awesome series Callie...Love the second shot..

 

[ruley74]

Awesome, probably my favorite of all kites. The intensity of the eyes is stunning, particularly with the white/grey body.

 

[DRwyoming]

Fantastic set Callie. I really like the first two and as others have said that eye is stunning. Great work!

 

[Venkatesh VT]

Beautifully taken series Callie.Loved them all

 

[Steve]

Beautiful bird

 

[marc]

#1 looks like a painting, great set all round, gotta love those piercing red eyes.

 

[clippy]

Really nice series!

 

[ssheipel]

Just gorgeous! Nice work.

 

[Stevie n]

The last one is my favourite, nice sequence.

 

[Squawk]

Yup. That's a red eye. Just beautiful, and that adult shot has absolutely nailed it.

 

[gordon_g]

Outstanding Callie! Love the bright red eye on the adults!