Raptor ID

["Peter Ewin" <>]

Definitely Square-tailed Kite. The fingering and the pale face are definite 
ID signs. Not certain of age.
A good sighting (probably migrating north for the winter).
Cheers,
Peter


> From: "Mike Simpson" <>
> To: "Birding-Aus (E-mail)" <>
> Subject: [birding-aus] Raptor ID
> Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 20:26:03 +1000
>
> At the risk of being criticized once more for asking for help here, I  
> would
> appreciate help with the following bird ID.
> http://members.optusnet.com.au/ozbird2/Kite1.jpg
> http://members.optusnet.com.au/ozbird2/Kite2.jpg
>
> I was sitting in my yard without my books or bins, but with my camera to
> hand when I heard a lot of commotion in the surrounding trees, and the 
> above
> bird circled at low level followed by squadrons of Ravens, Noisy Miners and
> Magpie Larks.
>
> I managed to grab a couple of shots before it flew away. The bird had a
> light coloured head and square cut tail and was very large even when
> compared to a Raven.
>
> I am thinking of an immature Square-tailed Kite from my book, but would 
> like
> this confirmed/debunked etc.
>
> Regards, Mike Simpson
> Penrith, NSW, Australia
>
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