Juvenile Black shouldered Kite

[Chrisclick]

Took this shot 12 days ago, just processed this morning.

As these juvenile kites mature, they loose all of the brown/tan colouring and become completely white excepting the black shoulders. The eyes change from brown to light brown, and eventually become bright red!

This bird was having a rest after an intense hunting lesson from his mother.

For original (large size) use flickr link.




Black shouldered Kite Juvenile by Chrisclick, on Flickr


CC always welcome.

[FootLoose]

Nice shot, Chris. A pair nested near here at the very top of a Norfolk pine, and I didn't know what they were. It was interesting watching them fight off the crows day after day.

[Chrisclick]

Thanks Greg. Yes, it's the right time of year for them.

Appreciate you looking and commenting.

[IzzieK]

Chris...what a beautiful handsome bird! I like the expression on its face too. The empty space on the right makes this image stand out more...

[Chrisclick]

Thanks Izzie. Definitely more handsome than a monkeys butt!

[Shadowman]

Nice capture.

[DickyOZ]

Very nice sharp image. I really like the intense gaze.

Dicky.

[deetheturk]

Lovely capture Chris!

[bnnrcn]

Very nice and clear shot Chris

[John 2]

IMHO it doesn't need all of the RHS but that is a gorgeous capture of a beautiful bird.