Snail Kites spotted hunting at Emerald Marsh in Leesburg, FL
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Snail kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis ) glides over the Alachua sink off the La Chua Trail in Paynes Preserve State Park, Gainesville FL. #photography #snailkite #birds #kites #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #floridanature #floridawildlife #floridabirds #raptors #paynesprairie
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Image of a snail kite perched on a branch. The birds feathering is brown, black and cream. Red eyes. Short, sharp, curved beak. Snail kites live in Florida and primarily feed on apple snails.
A new bird for me...a Snail kite. They are only found in the US, in Florida, and as the name implies feeds on snails (apple snails primarily) #Birds #FloridaBirds #Raptors #BirdPhotography #SnailKite
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A colorful Lilac-breasted Roller iss perched at the top of an Acacia tree, looking at the photographer. (Tanzania)
A portrait of an Ostric looking at the photographer with a goofy look on his face. (Tanzania)
A portrait of the highly endangered Snail Kite (female) in the morning light. The kite is looking at the photographer.
A pair of Collared Aracari are perched on a limb, with the one in the front looking squarely at the photographer.
Here's 4 photos for #BirdOfTheDay #LookingAtYou
I picked more "unusual" species for this one. The only US bird is the endangered Snail Kite.
#birds #photography #BirdPhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #LilacBreastedRoller #Ostrich #SnailKite #CollaredAracari
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#birdtober day 17: Specialized diet
#snailkite #applesnail
#birdtober2025 #snailkite #illustration #birdtoberclub #birdtoberclub2025 #Inktober #birds @kaylafiskbirds.bsky.social
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Camera was a Canon SX50 HS. f6.5, 1/160s, 176mm. I started taking pics 45 years ago, with a 35mm film camera. I steadily upgraded over the years as I could afford it, but I'm still proud of some of my older shots. This one I really like. The red eye, the screaming beak, the way he's protecting his meal--such drama. :)
A snail kite fiercely protecting its breakfast--a snail. This bird's favorite food!
It was perched on a lawn ornament in a friend's backyard. The friend's property backs up to a lake. EXIF in alt.
#birds #photography #naturephotography #snailkite #florida
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Florida snail kite holding its primary food source: an apple snail. This beautiful bird is endangered.
The snail kite is a medium-sized raptor known for its specialized diet. It is endangered due to habitat loss and disruption of water flow impacting its primary food source-- apple snails. But lookee there! It's holding one in its claw. π
#birds #photography #SnailKite #applesnails #florida
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Baby snail kite taken on April 9, 2025
Baby snail kite taken on April 17, 2025
What a difference 8 days make in a baby snail kite. #birds #snailkite #NikonZ9 #wildlife #birdphotos #nature
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A snail kite charging towards a limpkin at the Powell Creek Preserve in Florida
An snail kite charging towards a limpkin. #birds #snailkite #NikonZ9 #Nikon800PF6.3 #limpkin #wildlifephotos #wildlife #birdphotos
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A baby snail kite in the nest in Southwest Florida.
baby snail kite in the nest. #birds #snailkite #nikonZ9 #nikon800PF6.3 #birdofprey #babybird
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A snail kite on a wooden handrail.
Caracolero (Rostrhamus sociabilis)
#photography #birds #lake #snailkite #wildlifephotography
π·:SonyΞ±6400 + NikkorQ 200mm F/4
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A juvenile Snail Kite poses on a perch in the early morning light.
Juvenile Snail Kite (Lake Kissimmee, Florida)
Snail Kites are the most endangered raptor in the U.S., largelu due to degradation of the southern Florida watersheds.
#birds #photography #BirdPhotography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #raptors #SnailKite
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Another lifer for me today! A gorgeous male snail kite! #birds #birding #florida #nature #wildlife #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #snailkite #kite
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