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Sunday, 7 September 2025

20250907 Black-shouldered Kite, Hickling Broad NWT

 

20250907 Black-shouldered Kite
Once again a crippling bird but just under 1/2 a click away.
Best clarity at F10 here. Use F11 at these ranges in future...

20250907 BS Kite
Flight shot reminiscent of July 2023... 

20250907 Black-s Kite
Length 31-35cm as a Kestrel.

20250907 BS Kite
Of note is the grey primaries of the upper-wing which are black on the under-wing, 
a diagnostic flight pattern.

20250907 BS Kite
2nd bite of the cherry required...

20250907 C Crane
The necessary Crane flight shot required on each visit to Hickling...