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White-tailed Kite with breakfast

Doug Herr

Member
07 February 2018
Yolo County California
wtkite07.jpg
 

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
07 February 2018
Yolo County California
wtkite07.jpg

Doug,

Well caught. At first I couldnt see the prey!

Do you think the ? mouse is still alive? I am looking at that curved beak. Seem ideal for ripping. Not a too friendly breakfast for Mrs. Mouse!

Asher
 

Doug Herr

Member
Doug,

Well caught. At first I couldnt see the prey!

Do you think the ? mouse is still alive? I am looking at that curved beak. Seem ideal for ripping. Not a too friendly breakfast for Mrs. Mouse!

Asher

Mouse definitely not still alive. This photo was made after several pieces were consumed.
 

Peter Dexter

Well-known member
Beautiful photo Doug. Like how the bird is enveloped in the swirling branchlets. I've watched a Sharp-shinned Hawk take prey and they just start pulling chunks out right away. I suspect the prey goes into shock.
 
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