ML324236781

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

To reach the nesting area, hike west on Military Trail from the campground beyond the visitor center, to JJ on the Kissimmee Prairie State Park trail map and guide. Turn south at JJ toward DD on the map. (It is a 4 1/2 mile hike without shade unless you return to the trailhead via the southern section of the Prairie Loop Trail, which has three hammocks down the length of it.) The birds are located at the end of the tree line where several snags are interspersed with only one or two broadleaf trees and cabbage palms. There was a red-shouldered hawk perched on one of the snags while we were observing the two kites. At one point, they took turns vocalizing and diving on the hawk until it flew off. We were never able to actually see a nest

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS Rebel T6

Lens

TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022

ISO

1600

Focal length

600 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/14.0

Shutter speed

1/1600 sec

Dimensions

1821 pixels x 1596 pixels

Original file size

779.44 KB