Whilst out horse riding we came across this juvenile Black-shouldered Kite who appeared injured. When we had a closer look we discovered that he had a badly broken wing. We took him to a rehab centre where he will given food, kept warm and quiet tonight. Reassess tomorrow morning but it doesn't sound promising.
I'm from Tulbagh, Western Cape, South Africa. Tulbagh is a small farming community.
Get Pushed Challenge: I have been doing this challenge on and off...
So sad he's been injured and may not be able to recover the use of his wing, but maybe he'll get a "job" educating people about birds of prey and such. Many of our wildlife rehab places around here do that with the ones who can no longer live in the wild. How often does one get the opportunity to photograph this bird so closely! Great shot.
Lovely shot