Swallow-tailed Kite – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Kites About to Fly

They arrived in early spring and before long, chirps and cries of young in their nests could be heard. Later the young fledged and joined the adults in the skies, often circling overhead while we floated about in the pool. Now, they are flocking together, parenting chores done, and will soon be flying thousands ofContinue reading “Kites About to Fly”

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”