stuny Posted February 15, 2011 Share #1 Â Posted February 15, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) The kite, along with hummingbirds and kingfishers are the only birds that can hover in still air. This little beauty was "working" the fields just ourside our bungalow when we were visiting Bandhavgarh National Park. Our main reason for being there were the tigers (we saw seven of them, and you might want to look at this link: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/nature-wildlife/164941-too-rare-no-reason-since-viagra.html), but there was a lot of other wildlife worth viewing. If you decide to visit Bandhavgarh contact me for hints that will greatly increase your chances of seeing tigers. Â You can see many more phtos from the first week of four in our recent holidays. Week one was in India. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 Hi stuny, Take a look here Black Shouldered Kite. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wattsy Posted February 15, 2011 Share #2 Â Posted February 15, 2011 Interesting. Looks much smaller than the kites we get here (UK), birds which tend to soar on thermals rather than hover like kestrels. Do you know whether this bird is directly related to European kites? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted February 15, 2011 Share #3 Â Posted February 15, 2011 Stuart, Â A lovely capture. Well framed with nice colors and sharpness. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted February 15, 2011 Share #4 Â Posted February 15, 2011 Stuart, Â You won't be needing to sharpen this. The clarity difference between the two wires was my first clue. Beautiful photograph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reiver Posted February 15, 2011 Share #5 Â Posted February 15, 2011 Beautiful photo, and thanks a lot for the informations about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share #6 Â Posted February 16, 2011 Ian - They are smaller than kites I've seen on other continents, but there is no question they are related. Â Karl-Albert, Paul, Al & Ricardo - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted February 16, 2011 Share #7 Â Posted February 16, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very sharp and excellent framing, Stuart! I always learn something from your posts. Â Tri:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share #8 Â Posted February 16, 2011 Tri - Â Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted February 20, 2011 Share #9 Â Posted February 20, 2011 Stuart, Â This is just as amazing as your tiger shots. As Tri says, I always learn something new from your travel posts. Â Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jackson Posted February 26, 2011 Share #10 Â Posted February 26, 2011 Wonderful shot. These are beautiful birds of prey, very enjoyable to watch out over the fields. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share #11 Â Posted February 26, 2011 Ece & Bob - Â Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
57andrew Posted February 26, 2011 Share #12  Posted February 26, 2011 The Common buzzard can also hover. I watch them from the house regularly. It's a simple way to pick them out from the ubiquitous Black kites we get here all year round. This kite is beautiful and occurs in HK too. Here is one of "mine".  Black-shouldered kite photo - Andrew Hardacre photos at pbase.com  Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share #13 Â Posted February 27, 2011 Andrew - Â Lovely. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted March 7, 2011 Share #14 Â Posted March 7, 2011 Stuart- Wonderful shot. Black Shouldered Kites are my favorite little raptors, they are so resilient and survive in many different habits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.