Swallowtail kites in the nest
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Nesting season for swallowtail kites is coming to an end.
They have progressed from nestlings to fledglings.
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We see #SwallowTailKites in FL winters. Once had a nest in tree along driveway. I felt blessed. Then neighbor brought ina tree-trimming crew. It traumatized the birds; the entire colony dive-bombed the tree trimmers. I fear they lost a chick; they abandoned the nest. #DoNoHarm #Birds