Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) (1)
- Reported May 25, 2026 16:40 by chel sea
- Hello MODO, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6598028,-73.9808692&ll=40.6598028,-73.9808692
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S346823181
- Comments: "Incredible timing and looks! We were on the roof facing west at 5:05pm when a raptor glided straight at us, and Michael immediately yelled “KITE KITE”. The bird circled directly above us for a bit, made some wider loops, then gained altitude and moved southward. Long wings, elegant buoyant flight, more so than a falcon, with tail tucked in a rectangular shape, then fanned once it gained altitude. Could make out overall grey, unpatterned plumage and dark eye/lores. Missing a secondary feather on the left wing. Photos to be added."
-- - Reported May 25, 2026 16:40 by chel sea
- Hello MODO, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6598028,-73.9808692&ll=40.6598028,-73.9808692
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S346823181
- Comments: "Incredible timing and looks! We were on the roof facing west at 5:05pm when a raptor glided straight at us, and Michael immediately yelled “KITE KITE”. The bird circled directly above us for a bit, made some wider loops, then gained altitude and moved southward. Long wings, elegant buoyant flight, more so than a falcon, with tail tucked in a rectangular shape, then fanned once it gained altitude. Could make out overall grey, unpatterned plumage and dark eye/lores. Missing a secondary feather on the left wing. Photos to be added."
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