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Nice catch · 10:36 PM

Had a little personal time at the Cairns Tropical Zoo. Unfortunately still no RAW for the K-3 so edited JPG. Sorry can't remember which bird it was, but a local raptor, eats on the wing not real big.

RobG · 11-17-2013, 11:39 PM

Looks like a Whistling Kite. Well done tracking the action!

bossa · 11-18-2013, 12:40 AM

Not sure if it's a Kite. This shot I took with my D800E and 70-200 VRII is of an Australian Kite (AFAIK) and it's a different colour

AussieTrev · 11-18-2013, 12:48 AM

Thanks guys. Yeah I just forgot to listen to the commentary.

RobG · 11-18-2013, 02:47 AM

Originally posted by bossa

Not sure if it's a Kite. This shot I took with my D800E and 70-200 VRII is of an Australian Kite (AFAIK) and it's a different colour

Nice shot! That's a Black Shouldered Kite. As you say, it's quite different in appearance. There's a number of Kite species in Australia; the Brahminy Kite is another attractive one, then there's Black Kites and Square-Tailed Kites for example. The Whistling Kite is very common in Northern NSW and Queensland. It has a very distinctive call.

daacon · 11-18-2013, 06:43 AM

Good shot whatever it is , it looks like a predator for sure.

slowpez · 11-18-2013, 08:39 AM

Like the pose. Lets you know it is a raptor.

bossa · 11-19-2013, 02:32 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Nice shot! That's a Black Shouldered Kite. As you say, it's quite different in appearance. There's a number of Kite species in Australia; the Brahminy Kite is another attractive one, then there's Black Kites and Square-Tailed Kites for example. The Whistling Kite is very common in Northern NSW and Queensland. It has a very distinctive call.

Cheers,
I only ever saw that bird twice over the native pine and was lucky enough to have my camera with me the 1st time. The OP shot seems to have a bird with a leg collar on it. Is it trained?

Today I saw a hawk being chased by a much smaller bird.. we get a lot of them around here.

My neighbour raises Cockatiels and, not long ago, two escaped to meet their end at the hands of an Australian Hobby:

Sorry for hogging the thread.

AussieTrev · 11-19-2013, 05:49 PM

Thank you for your comments and the info on the bird.

**Bob Harris** · 11-19-2013, 07:57 PM

nice BIF, beautiful bird Trev.

AussieTrev · 11-20-2013, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

nice BIF, beautiful bird Trev.

Thanks Bob. Not as sharp as I hoped but bird photography is not my strong point.

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11-18-2013, 12:40 AM	#3
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Not sure if it's a Kite. This shot I took with my D800E and 70-200 VRII is of an Australian Kite (AFAIK) and it's a different colour Last edited by bossa; 11-18-2013 at 12:47 AM.

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11-17-2013, 11:39 PM	#2
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Looks like a Whistling Kite. Well done tracking the action!

11-18-2013, 12:48 AM	#4
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590 Original Poster	Thanks guys. Yeah I just forgot to listen to the commentary.

11-18-2013, 02:47 AM	#5
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by bossa Not sure if it's a Kite. This shot I took with my D800E and 70-200 VRII is of an Australian Kite (AFAIK) and it's a different colour Nice shot! That's a Black Shouldered Kite. As you say, it's quite different in appearance. There's a number of Kite species in Australia; the Brahminy Kite is another attractive one, then there's Black Kites and Square-Tailed Kites for example. The Whistling Kite is very common in Northern NSW and Queensland. It has a very distinctive call.

11-18-2013, 06:43 AM	#6
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Good shot whatever it is , it looks like a predator for sure.

11-18-2013, 08:39 AM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Like the pose. Lets you know it is a raptor.

11-19-2013, 02:32 AM	#8
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by RobG Nice shot! That's a Black Shouldered Kite. As you say, it's quite different in appearance. There's a number of Kite species in Australia; the Brahminy Kite is another attractive one, then there's Black Kites and Square-Tailed Kites for example. The Whistling Kite is very common in Northern NSW and Queensland. It has a very distinctive call. Cheers, I only ever saw that bird twice over the native pine and was lucky enough to have my camera with me the 1st time. The OP shot seems to have a bird with a leg collar on it. Is it trained? Today I saw a hawk being chased by a much smaller bird.. we get a lot of them around here. My neighbour raises Cockatiels and, not long ago, two escaped to meet their end at the hands of an Australian Hobby: Sorry for hogging the thread.

11-19-2013, 05:49 PM	#9
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590 Original Poster	Thank you for your comments and the info on the bird.

11-19-2013, 07:57 PM	#10
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	nice BIF, beautiful bird Trev.

11-20-2013, 01:41 AM	#11
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris nice BIF, beautiful bird Trev. Thanks Bob. Not as sharp as I hoped but bird photography is not my strong point.