Mississippi Kites have invaded Rockford once again and are becoming “regular” breeders. The birds are often easy to find just hanging out at their favorite perch where they sally for cicadas and harass Chimney Swifts. Here are some photos of an early morning visit with my pup Bella. The following were digiscoped. The quality isn’t
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31 Cool Bird Facts #7 – Mississippi Kite
Back in August of this year, a Mississippi Kite [Ictinia mississippiensis] family was observed hunting Chimney Swifts successfully. Known normally for catching large insects like dragonflies and cicadas, this was pretty impressive, especially considering what superb fliers swifts are. {Observation from Barbara Williams, local expert birder and conservationist.}
Lord of the Skies – Mississippi Kite [Skywatch Friday]
Skywatch is upon us for yet another week. We have yet to get tired of the first recorded nesting Mississippi Kites in Winnebago County, Illinois. So here is the male searching for perhaps a dragonfly or Chimney Swift to feed his young.
Bird Photography Weekly #4
Bird Photography Weekly #3 yielded only 9 species, down from last week’s ten. Perhaps this week will be more photo-fulfilling! Help spread the word; you know birds are awesome! Mississippi Kite [juv.] The list: Wood Stork Senegal Coucal Common Nighthawk Red-faced Cormorant American White Pelican Red-breasted Nuthatch American Avocet Carolina Wren Mississippi Kite
Mississippi Kite Nesting?
After consulting numerous birders coming to view the “Rockford Mississippi Kites”, the original pair of birds now includes a THIRD Kite, this one a juvenile. Thus, the implications are this bird nested here in Rockford, right by a city park and grade school. We think this was the kite’s nest
Casual Mississippi Kite: Photo Life List #239
Mississippi Kites are not often spotted in Winnebago County, Illinois, so when I (Veery) and Dakota received a phone call that one was only a few miles away, we jumped at the chance. Grabbing the Birdfreak Cannon and the two cousins (Sammie and Allison) we set off in the hopes of gaining a life bird.
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