Elanus axillaris

1 Black-shouldered Kite at Wodonga, VIC

Elanus axillaris at Wodonga, VIC - 5 May 2022
Elanus axillaris at Wodonga, VIC - 5 May 2022
Elanus axillaris at Wodonga, VIC - 5 May 2022
Elanus axillaris at Wodonga, VIC - 5 May 2022
Elanus axillaris at Wodonga, VIC - 5 May 2022
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Elanus axillaris 5 May 2022 Darcy
Elanus axillaris 5 May 2022 KylieWaldon

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Walking up the hill, I thought these birds were Nankeen Kestrels until I was almost on top of them and then my jaw dropped and I nearly threw up with excitement. Its been years since I've this species in my local area.

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  • 5 May 2022 09:45 AM Recorded on
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