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26-Aug-2017 Donald E. Casavecchia

Mississippi Kite (Male)

Warrenton, Virginia

Observed two different individuals (presume these two) on 22 and 25 August flying high over the housing area across Dumfries Road (Terranova). Today, the pair landed
in a dead Black Cherry Tree (hit by lightning in 2015). They preened for nearly an hour. I got several good shots.
See 'previous' two images for a closer look of the female; and the pair. Best viewed in 'original' size.

Leica X2 on Televid 82mm Spotting Scope,Elmarit 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH
1/200s f/4.0 at 24.0mm iso200
UnCropped but Size Reduced for Internet Viewing full exif


other sizes: small medium large original auto
hayl27-Aug-2017 23:15
Wonderful series of photos - another bird we don't get to see here in eastern Canada.
Suzanne Lanthier27-Aug-2017 19:16
Lovdely series and my complimenets Ton !
Allan Jay27-Aug-2017 17:51
Excellent duo!
Hank Vander Velde27-Aug-2017 13:17
Nice sharp front-view shot.
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