17 July 2013

Whistling Kite

at the top of this Casuarina

looking out over the lake


where something was making a lot of noise a long way out; a school of fish, or could it have been a ray under there?  A long strip of movement?







it heard a bird calling from this side




Sharing with Wild Bird Wednesday



28 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Awesome post on the Kite! A new bird for me, wonderful photos.

TexWisGirl said...

handsome, handsome raptor!

Merlesworld said...

Great close ups of the Kite.
Merle..........

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

My thought was "a handsome bird" and then saw TewWis stole my line.

Laura said...

Gorgeous photos, Carole! I love them! Thanks so much!
hugs,
Laura

Jan Castle said...

Beautiful birds Carole...great captures!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan

Irma said...

Hi Carole,
Great photos of this beautiful bird of prey.
Sharpness and exposure of the photos is really quite perfect compliment.
Photo 2 is my favorite.
Regards, Irma

Unknown said...

Great shots Carole, enjoyed the story line. Gotta love their call as well!

Unknown said...

Great shots Carole, enjoyed the story line. Gotta love their call as well!

grammie g said...

Hi Carole..What a majestic look fella high on his perch!!
You have some great shot's of him !!
Love your Mistletoe bird and the Bower, to beauties!!
Grace

Rajesh said...

Superb shots of kite.

Sharon Wagner said...

What a great name. Good shots.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Super shots Carole!

Montanagirl said...

Beautiful bird! Lovely images.

DeniseinVA said...

Hi Carole, fantastic post. Thank you for introducing me to this beautiful bird.

Neil said...

Great shots of the kite.

Karin said...

I love your gorgeous photos! Always feeling to sit near the birds. Thank's Carole.

The DIY Design with permanent Marker is now ready. You can see some photos in the new post.


Many regards
Karin

Hootin Anni said...

Absolutely phenomenal!!! Gorgeous.

Stewart M said...

Great bird - I was amazed at how many Kites there where around the centre of Alice Springs!

Also had hoped (but failed) to get pictures of mistletoe bird - oh well!

Cheers - Stewart M

PS: Central Australia really is worth the time, effort and money!

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

That kite is impressive, and so nicely portrayed!

Maude Lynn said...

Breathtaking shots!

Helma said...

I have great respect for these huge birds of prey Carole, and you know in this beautiful image to get.

NatureFootstep said...

stunning shots of a beautiful bird of prey. :)

thewovenspoke said...

Very nice shots of the kite and the others.

diane b said...

I have often seen these birds circling above but I have never seen them up close until now. Great shots as usual.

Mary Howell Cromer said...

What an awesome share, the images of this beauty are exceptional...well done~

Wally Jones said...

Superb photographs, Carole!
I love kites and this is a new species for me. Hope to visit one day and see them in person.

Thank you for sharing!

diane b said...

He's a beauty. You must have a knack of being able to spot them.