Although Mississippi kites were seen flying around this area of Arlington last summer, 2016 was the first year in which a kite nest with a chick in it was actually located.

I’ve been seeing and hearing a lot of Mississippi kites lately, so it will be this week’s featured creature. These birds are common summer residents in Oklahoma. With long, pointed wings ...

Nearly 30 Mississippi kites have been spotted at Midland's Grafa Park. Every year, the migratory raptors migrate to the region, in part because of the availability of food and safe nesting areas.

I have featured the Mississippi kite in the past, but there is a couple currently nesting near my home, so I’d like to tell you about it.

Mississippi kites inhabit open wooded areas, wooded river corridors and suburban areas. They nest in colonies, making small, shallow, bowl-shaped structures built out of sticks.

A Mississippi kite, an oystercatcher, spicebush butterfly caterpillar and American bullfrog were recently spotted across Hampton Roads. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 42°F.

Many people don't know about a small raptor known as the Mississippi kite. It is a graceful bird worth admiring. And it's making a comeback. This raptor is about the size of a peregrine falcon ...

Mississippi kites are the smaller of the two species, being about the size of a Cooper’s hawk. But from a distance they can be mistaken for a falcon.

Baby Mississippi kite that was caught with flour tortilla is recovering at Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Texas. Anastasiia Riddle. More Videos.

WHO: Taquito the baby bird. WHAT: A lost Mississippi kite hatchling is wrapped in a flour tortilla and saved. WHY IT’S SO GREAT: We here at Texas Monthly are smitten with animals. Our regular ...