We had on a chance stopped by to see if infact Madeline the Black-shouldered Kite had any prospects of a full nest.
Whatever is going on is worth defending as she cleared out a murder of Ravens, a lone Black-faced Cuckooshrike, the two Falcons, Cassia, of Cinnamon and Alistair, and confronted the home team neighborhood watch Magpies.
The Ravens have a nest about 3 trees down from her nest, and it’s going to be an ongoing battle.
In the end, she pursed the Falcons to about a radius of 600-700 metres.
It was a very busy morning for a very aggressive and angry bird.
As it Happened.
Birds as Poetry —— Just because I WANDER doesn't mean I'm LOST 
A wonderful series of Maddie defending her territory!
Great viewing! She looks very determined to succeed!
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And the good news is. Yes, there is young on the nest. So no wonder the aggression was out on display
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A great captures David, which tell the story well, which could have been a children’s picture story book ! That Kite is certainly tenacious in her protection of the nest and not just a survivor but a champion mum.
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Hello Ashley, thanks for that. I think I’m better at the photo-story than trying to hunt down special birds.
Good news, spotted at least one little head today, (it was raining, and we didn’t stop)
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How lovely seeing the first youngster David. I agree that what you are doing with your photo series is brilliant and beautiful.
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Golly, what drama! I particularly like the Magpie in the “Here I come” shot as she realises this is serious. Terrific shots and storytelling David.
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Yes, I could have published another half a dozen encounters. Maddie definetly had had a bad night 🙂
And today we saw the first flash of colour from the nest, so that is a good thing
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Thanks David…..rowdy neighbourhood. Many more battles to come it seems.
Clancy
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G’day Clancy. And now there is a at least a reason for it all as we saw a juvenile head.
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Greta shots and a great story, Dave.
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Thanks Rodger
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WOW… Poor Madeline… The Opposition is certainly keeping her busy…!!!
As always, lovely photography and an equally pleasing “storyline”. Thank you for sharing all this with us…!!!
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Hi Lance, great to hear from you. I’ts all I think in the cost of doing business. At other times when the Ravens are settled to nest, they will have their moment of triumph too.
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