ML161342841

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

Continuing off of Prairie Loop Trail. Breeding. We observed 2 young, 1 adult in nest. 2 additional adults flying near nest, 1 bringing food, we think a snake, to adult in nest who fed the buffy young. 2 additional adults soaring nearby for a total of 7 Kites in and around nest. We also observed 2 others closer to Military Trail trail head. Prairie surrounding nest tree recently burned. Observed 3 Red Shouldered Hawks hunting there and 1 Cooper's Hawk fly in from the west. The Kites tolerated the Red Shouldered Hawks, but the stubborn Cooper's was escorted out of the area by one adult kite. Both birds seemed determined and we were treated to an aerial dog fight of sorts as they continued their in-flight scuffle southward until out of sight. The Kite returned, alone and triumphant.

Technical information

Model

COOLPIX P900

ISO

140

Focal length

714 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/6.5

Shutter speed

1/500 sec

Dimensions

4608 pixels x 3456 pixels

Original file size

2.7 MB