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03-AUG-2014

Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus)

Georgia, USA

This swallow-tailed kite is about to capture a
green June bug (beetle) which it will consume
on the wing. The beetle is not obvious but a
careful look in the grass in front of the kite
should reveal the insect.

Image ID 080314-3007

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
1/5000s f/5.6 at 560.0mm iso640 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time03-Aug-2014 11:18:13
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark IV
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length560 mm
Exposure Time1/5000 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent640
Exposure Bias-0.67
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance28.100 m

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Don07-Aug-2014 19:55
Great timing and excellent photo of this striking raptor.
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