I assume Letter-winged Kites do it too, but I've never seen one. If
they're as good at it as BSKs then they're very good. I have aimed a
scope at them and watched them for long periods without them drifting at
all across the field of view. I don't think kestrels are anywhere near
as steady.
I know Brown Falcons do it, but I've never seen it. Do they do it less
frequently than the kites and kestrels?
Peter Shute
wrote on :
> Hi Akos,
>
> I have observed Black-shouldered Kites, Nankeen Kestrels and
> Brown Falcons hovering on regular occasions. I understand
> Peregrine Falcons are also capable of the feat, though I have
> never seen them do it.
>
> In answer to your question directly, Nankeen Kestrels are as
> or more likely to be seen hovering as Black-shouldered Kites
> and this is their main hunting style.
>
> Regards,
> Chris
>
>
> On 7/16/08,
> <> wrote:
>>
>> I was observing an Australian Kestrel on the eastern side of Prospect
>> Reservoir across the road from work and as it was gliding around at
>> 10am hunting, it occasionally stopped and hovered much like a
>> Black-shouldered Kite would.
>>
>> Is that a normal technique for hunting Kestrels? I was always under
>> the impression that the Black-shouldered Kites hovered but no other
>> raptor could do that. Any insights? Maybe I am just learning things
>> that many people already know.
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