1 April 08
White-tailed Kite on Alert
The kites have settled into nesting. If they get underway before the Swainson’s hawks get back, they have more choices of nesting places. This one’s mate is probably incubating by now, in a pine north of my work window. The male continues to display; they take turns on the nest. The kip-kip-kip with almost stationary wings and landing gear down is a familiar experience these days here in the Central Valley, and one of the most exhilarating.
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Very cool! I love watching mating displays. :)