[TN-Bird] Mississippi Kites, Henry County

From: Shawna Ellis <yodergoat@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Tn Bird List <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 22:11:59 -0500
May 24, 2013
Paris, Henry County

This afternoon as we were sitting together in our goat pen, a soaring
bird caught our attention. Even without binoculars, we could see that
the bird was a Mississippi Kite... this would be the second sighting
of one over our yard in recent days. We saw the first one this year
May 13 and had seen our first ever for our yard last year later in the
summer. The bird was only in view briefly, but it was very nearby and
we had good looks.

After getting our binoculars and camera, we returned to the goat pen
to continue visiting with the goat and chickens. Within a short time,
the bird reappeared, but was more distant. Soon we saw that there were
TWO kites, and we got to see them hunting and diving for prey for
several minutes. They would disappear for a while and then return. My
attempt at photos was underwhelming... wow, are those birds fast!

Also, a few days ago (Tuesday) we saw a Mississippi Kite while in the
parking lot of our church, which is on Highway 69 South going toward
Big Sandy just two miles (by road, less if in direct line) from our
home. This could easily have been one of the same birds, considering
the proximity.

It's nice to have seen these lovely birds again, and to be able to
observe their behavior.

-Shawna Ellis
Paris, Henry County
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