Female Snail Kite catching a Snail

awesome shot! I love the slight bit of wingtip blur as well, it just adds a little bit more flowing-ness to it.

I feel very lucky to have photographed North Americas most

endangered raptor, the Snail Kite, please read the info below.

 

 

The Snail Kite is a locally endangered species in the Florida

Everglades in the U.S., with a population of less than 400 breeding

pairs. Research has demonstrated that water level control in the

Everglades is depleting the population of Apple Snails. However this

species is not generally threatened over its extensive range.

This is a bird of fresh water wetlands, which nests in a bush or on

the ground laying 3-4 eggs. It is 45cm long with a 120cm wingspan.

It is a gregarious species, forming large winter roosts.

The Snail Kite has long, broad, and rounded wings. It is long-

tailed, with a white rump and undertail coverts. Its dark, deeply

hooked beak is an adaptation to its diet, which consists almost

exclusively of Apple Snails. The adult male has dark blue-grey

plumage, with darker flight feathers.

Absolutely fantastic sharpness, detail, and (mostly)timing. My only complaint is that you didn't post the technical details; lens, aperture, shutter, etc.

Wow this is a great picture. I gave 6/6 but then for the biology class 7/7. Only one detail keeps me from giving you 8/8. Technical details... please I am waiting for them :-)

Sorry I forgot the techs...they are now under details

beautiful shot of beautiful bird and thank you for the info about this magnificent bird...regard

Excellent capture...great sharpness...

Maravillosa toma,nitidez definicion,encuadre y composicion geniales, he podido ver tu portfolio y he quedado maravillado de la gran calidad de tus fotos, y ese cari�o por la naturaleza, felicidades por tus imagenes.Un abrazo.

Fantastic shot! J

Incredible shot! You are very accomplished. This is very impressive. Congratulations.

wonderful capture 7/7

Magnificent. Perfect moment and ideal position in frame.

Is a brilliant documentary. best regards and congratulations for being a great photographer and a a wild enthusiast because you achieved both in this shot.

hi dave, this is a very fine capture. i like it, i have never heard of that species before but good catch for both of you, welldone, my regards, RK!

UN GRAN ENCUADRE CON UNA FANTASTICA CAPTURA ,SALUDOS

What a wonderful capture, bravo David , ciao Giangiorgio

Wonderful. So glad to have been able to see this photo.

This is amazing David! I love the motion blurr of the wings and the nice warm color tones are awesome! Congrats!