The document summarizes observations of White-tailed Kites at Lake Hodges in 2011. A pair of kites built three nests that year, raising 4 young from the first nest in April, another 4 from the second nest in April, and 2 more from the third nest built in July. Details are provided on the kites' breeding behavior, nest-building chronology, and photos showing feeding of the young and fledglings.

4. Both of pair help in building nest

5. Female incubates four eggs for 30-32 days

6. Male brings food during incubation

7. Young fly 30-35 days after hatching

8. Parents continue to feed young for approx. one month

9. Estimated Chronology White-tailed Kites of Lake Hodges, 2011

34. Juvenile pursuing parent with prey, June 8

35. Juvenile grabbing prey from parent, June 8

65. http://robert-harrington.com/photos/110820kites/

66. See also a presentation on the Grebes of Lake Hodges here:

67. http://robert-harrington.com/photos/1108617grebes/