Blackshouldered kites in Mulgoa Valley.

[Michael Hunter <>]

Hi Denise, 

                     Are there any solutions to the terrible Gamba grass invasion on the horizon ?

               Best

                       Michael

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On 7 Aug 2021, at 7:29 am, wrote:

One of my favourite raptors, but I’ve not seen them here at Darwin River.  I wonder if they are one of the species impacted by the spread of gamba grass.

Denise

Denise Lawungkurr  Goodfellow Ph.D., B.A., Grad. Dip.
PO Box 71
Darwin River, NT, Australia 0841
043 8650 835

On 7 Aug 2021, at 4:09 am, Michael Hunter <> wrote:

Dear All,
A (presumed) pair of Blackshouldered kites have returned to Mulgoa Valley, along with many other seasonal  birds, it has been a lush season. They disappear,likely migrating north, during the colder months. although we are still having frosts. Does anyone know of specific northern areas where they congregate ?
BSKites are beautiful, delicate birds, almost fragile, wonderful hoverers,
seem to live on grasshoppers, lizards and mice. Like other beautiful BOPs their calls are harsh.
Various sub spp occur throughout S Asia and S Europe, migrate to Africa, indistinguishable from one another to the casual observer.  From afar, in Oz, they could be confused with Letterwinged kites during inland droughts.

     Best.    Michael
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