Monday, 4 June 2012

Why do Black-eared Kites have miserable tails in the summer?

Black-eared Kite

Ojiya, Niigata, Japan
June 2, 2012



Because the crows are nesting, of course!



8 comments:

Millhouse Photography said...

Poor things! That's why.

Unknown said...

Great capture!

Richard Waring said...

A short, precise story that says a lot without too many words. Encaptures the saying a picture is worth a thousand words really well, great stuff Russell, regards, Richard

Choy Wai Mun said...

Good one, Russell!

Stuart Price said...

Wondered why they look so ragged this time of year............

Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok said...

Hahaha nice series of photos, Russell! I've never seen any crow that could actually bite the kite's tail like that!

Noushka said...

Great reportage, Russell!
More common to observe than to photograph!
Wish I could have done those pics!
Naughty crows!
I have noticed time and again how agressive all the corvidae can be when it comes to protecting their nest!
Can we really blame them?! LOL!
Cheers my Aussie friend!!!

Phil Slade said...

Well spotted to give us a laugh Russell.