Part of the courting routine for kites. He brings home the bacon(in this case a mouse). Here he already ate the head, but it his still a good gift(hehopes). If she likes the gift, she will reward him(maybe, if he behaves). If prey is abundant, kites can have up to three clutches in a season. Best viewed large.

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Always a plus if you can get surf in the bg.

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First time I've see them use a blue agave. I think it is a lot harder than it looks, kind of like a high wire act.

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Tuzee broke the cliff whoopie record Saturday, possible the west coast records, by doing double digit whoopie before 11 AM. Guess there is no love like new love.

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