Snail Kites from Florida

[Irap]

These were shot at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach Florida

Female Snail Kite

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Female Snail Kite capturing an Apple Snail from the marsh water when it came up for air.

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Female Snail Kite flying with it's prize

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Young male Snail Kite flying low to marsh grass. They some times look like Northern Harriers when they are on the hunt, they even have a white stripe on their lower back, like a Harrier

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Adult Male Snail Kite in flight (not as nice a shot as Philippe's Snail Kite shot that he recently posted)

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[Rookie Roy]

Great shots Ira! Nice to hear you can find them at Loxahatchee!

 

[Irap]

Great shots Ira! Nice to hear you can find them at Loxahatchee!

Not too many lately.

 

[Whiskeyman]

Not too many lately.

Good luck at the launch, Ira! The weather forecast looks great, except for the winds and temperatures which be a bit cool. It should be clear as can be, and you should have great viewing/photography conditions!

 

[Irap]

Good luck at the launch, Ira! The weather forecast looks great, except for the winds and temperatures which be a bit cool. It should be clear as can be, and you should have great viewing/photography conditions!

Thanks so much, I hope to get some great shots.

 

[jadewolf]

Gorgeous! All my years in Florida and I never managed to see one. Beautiful bird and you got some dang fantastic shots!

 

[Ralph]

These were shot at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach Florida

Female Snail Kite
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Female Snail Kite capturing an Apple Snail from the marsh water when it came up for air.
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Female Snail Kite flying with it's prize
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Young male Snail Kite flying low to marsh grass. They some times look like Northern Harriers when they are on the hunt, they even have a white stripe on their lower back, like a Harrier
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Adult Male Snail Kite in flight (not as nice a shot as Philippe's Snail Kite shot that he recently posted)
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Beautiful series Ira!

 

[PhD69]

These were shot at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach Florida

Female Snail Kite
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Female Snail Kite capturing an Apple Snail from the marsh water when it came up for air.
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Female Snail Kite flying with it's prize
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Young male Snail Kite flying low to marsh grass. They some times look like Northern Harriers when they are on the hunt, they even have a white stripe on their lower back, like a Harrier
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Adult Male Snail Kite in flight (not as nice a shot as Philippe's Snail Kite shot that he recently posted)
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Reminds me of something
Nice set

 

[eft]

Amazing shots Ira ! I saw my first snail kite last week in Costa Rica and they are cool looking birds.

 

[NorthernFocus]

Nice set, Ira. Interesting birds. Perfect timing on the snatch shot.

 

[ssheipel]

Wow, you had a good day! Beautiful shots.

 

[Irap]

Gorgeous! All my years in Florida and I never managed to see one. Beautiful bird and you got some dang fantastic shots!

Thanks Jade

 

[Irap]

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Beautiful series Ira!

Thanks Ralph

 

[Irap]

Nice set, Ira. Interesting birds. Perfect timing on the snatch shot.

Thanks Dan

 

[Irap]

Amazing shots Ira ! I saw my first snail kite last week in Costa Rica and they are cool looking birds.

Thank you eft

 

[Irap]

Reminds me of something
Nice set

Thanks Philippe

 

[Irap]

Wow, you had a good day! Beautiful shots.

Thanks Steven, these were taken at different days, but all at Loxahatchee.

 

[RockvilleBob]

Great shooting . Hard to find them (for me) let alone get such terrific images.

 

[Cristobal]

Great series Irap! Always looking for this bird each time I was in Florida without success.

 

[AlanTW]

Great series, I particularly like #2

 

[Irap]

Great shooting . Hard to find them (for me) let alone get such terrific images.

Thanks Bob

 

[Irap]

Great series Irap! Always looking for this bird each time I was in Florida without success.

Thanks Cristobal

 

[Irap]

Great series, I particularly like #2

Thanks Alan

 

[sh1209]

Very nice shots!

 

[Irap]

Very nice shots!

Thanks Steven