14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Swallow-tail kite swooping in for a drink
As part of preparing for their migration from the US to South America, swallow-tail kites prepare for the trip by eating lots of food, drinking water, and cleaning themselves off.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2016 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2016 |
| Photo Location: | Deland, Florida, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
| Copyright: | © Paul Carman |