Swallow-tailed Kite – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Kites in a Tree

Even Charlie Brown wouldn’t mind seeing these kites in the tree as they peeped and squeaked like a tub full of bath toys in the morning dawn. They can put a grin on a grumpy face, even before the morning coffee. #swallowtailedkites #perch #dawn #charliebrown

Kite Flight

Whistles and squeaks drew our attention to this seasonal visitor as it swooped towards a tree where it landed next to another kite. Others soared about communicating with curious calls and peeps. Another sound and sight of summertime in central Florida. #kite #swallowtailedkite #tree #peeps #squeaks

Kites in a Tree

Charlie Brown has nothing to regret about these kites in the tree. They are swallow-tailed kites, spectacular raptors with white heads and chests and dark wings and a marvelous forked tail. We see them gracefully soaring low over the trees this time of year, occasionally diving to the ground to catch a small critter orContinue reading “Kites in a Tree”

Low Down

Squeaky chirps from atop a dead tree betrayed the presence of several swallow-tailed kites, probably adults and offspring. It came as no surprise since they frequent the area; but a bit of fluffy down on the pavement did arouse my curiosity. Likely it came from one of the raptors high above, and I wanted toContinue reading “Low Down”