Birds Snail Kite - It's hard to believe how rare they've become!

[TheFloridaShooter]

Snail Kite - Approx. 400 breeding pair in the USA, at one point there were only 100 individuals. I could watch these raptors hunt all day! The way they glide over the marsh looking for apple nails. Image taken on March 21, 2024 in SW Florida Camera: Sony a9iii + FE 400mm f/2.8 GM ISO 3200 f/5.6 1/3200 AWB
Instagram: Jonathan_Hunt_Photography

• ILCE-9M3
• FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Awesome. Have they been predated or just moved on because of climate changes?

 

[TerryL]

I see that you start out your awesome lens collection with no wife. That’s funny.

 

[TerryL]

Jonathan,
Which would you recommend, 200-600 or 100-400 GM just for general purpose. I’m just wanting a nice lens. I use a wheelchair if that matters. I like the close focus ability of the GM lens. Thank you.

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Jonathan,
Which would you recommend, 200-600 or 100-400 GM just for general purpose. I’m just wanting a nice lens. I use a wheelchair if that matters. I like the close focus ability of the GM lens. Thank you.

Terry What camera body are you using?

 

[TerryL]

Terry What camera body are you using?

A7R IV