Thursday, July 19, 2012

Kite

I had to lay on my back in the grass to get this picture.  I suppose that could have been "dangerous" but I did keep my mouth closed.  The Swallowtail Kite is such a beautiful and graceful bird.

They eat insects while in flight and also eat reptiles and small animals.  Two eggs are laid but the first to hatch will usually kill the younger one.  This is called to obligate siblicide. 

Til Tomorrow,
Tweetles

 

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