FW: Multiple Black Kites reported this morning across Canberra...

[Philip Veerman via Canberrabirds <>]

Curious. I travelled across town from home to Ainslie this morning and at about 9:40 I was going along Tuggeranong Parkway and as I passed Oakey Hill (on the right) I saw a Black Kite that was flying nearly above the road. I was travelling at about 90 km/h, so it was brief view but I know them (and anything similar) well enough to be sure of the ID. I didn’t have the opportunity to stop or look for any more. Just got home and see Kim’s message. I was wondering whether to mention it. Most records of the species are summer time.

 

Philip

 

From: Canberrabirds [ On Behalf Of Kim Farley via Canberrabirds
Sent: Sunday, 16 March, 2025 2:45 PM
To: Canberra birds
Subject: [Canberrabirds] Multiple Black Kites reported this morning across Canberra...

 

There have been multiple reports of multiple Black Kites seen across Canberra this morning.  The species is rare in the ACT, and it is usually single birds that are seen. 

 

The following reports were made to eBird. It perhaps suggests one group of Kites moving across the ACT? The sequence of reports was: 

 

Aranda Snow Gums at 8.30 AM. 20-26 birds. Reported by a COG Outing group on this Checklist

Paddy's Park near Strathnairn at 10.45 AM. 7 birds. Photos included.

National Arboretum at 11.00 AM. 12 birds. Good field notes.

Weston Creek at 11.30. 30 birds. This record is not currently confirmed.

Mugga tip at Symonston at 11.53 AM. 13 birds. Field notes. Photos to be added. Reported on this Checklist 

 

Keep your eyes open.

 

Kim

Writing as ACT eBird reviewer

 

 

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