Ellen Jennings posted: "When we visited the Center for Birds of Prey in June the Yellow-billed Kite was part of the flight demonstration. First they demonstrated how the bird snatches prey with its feet then passes it to its mouth. It happens really fast and I only captured the "
When we visited the Center for Birds of Prey in June the Yellow-billed Kite was part of the flight demonstration. First they demonstrated how the bird snatches prey with its feet then passes it to its mouth. It happens really fast and I only captured the pre-swallow moment.
Yellow-billed Kite, Radio Transmitter attached
After flying, the Kite perched with the handler, fluffing its wings.
Yellow-billed Kite
The handler turned so the Kite was facing the audience.
Yellow-billed Kite
The bird adjusted to stay facing right, into the morning wind.
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