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Tag: bird of prey

Posted on June 4, 2021October 29, 2025

Black Kite

The distinctive shape of a Black Kite with forked tail, circling over Copley Retention Dam.

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Posted on August 23, 2020April 5, 2022

Whistling Kite

Whistling Kite at Copley Retention Dam.

Posted on September 25, 2019May 27, 2023

Wedge-tailed Eagles

Wedge-tailed Eagles riding thermals to heights of up to two kilometres over Warraweena Conservation Park.

Posted on December 6, 2018May 27, 2023

Wedge-tailed Eagle: Hawker

The enormous Wedge-tailed Eagle, Aquila adaux, with a wingspan up to 680mm can be seen feeding off roadkill throughout the Flinders Ranges.

Posted on December 6, 2018April 5, 2022

Whistling Kite: Copley

Haliastur sphenurus in flight over Copley.

Posted on August 3, 2018May 27, 2023

Wedge-tailed eagle skull

Wedge-tailed eagle showing sclerotic ring (eye bone).

Posted on June 7, 2018April 5, 2022

Whistling Kite: Copley Retention Dam

Haliastur sphenurus at Copley Retention Dam.

Posted on June 1, 2018April 5, 2022

Australian Hobby: Copley Retention Dam

Falco longipennis at Copley Retention Dam.

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