[mou] Mississippi Kites- Hawk Ridge

[Karl Bardon]

Both today and yesterday, single Mississippi Kites were seen over Hawk Ridge, Duluth. Yesterday's bird remained relatively high up and far out on the lakeside, into the sun, showing very little in the way of plumage details (though whitish in the upper secondaries was briefly seen). Today's bird, however, came over relatively closer on the ridge side and allowed fairly brief but excellent looks, showing both white in the upper secondaries and barring in the tail, indicating subadult plumage. This bird was identifiably photographed by Andrew Longtin. Both birds continued south and are presumed to be different individuals.

Karl Bardon
Hawk Ridge counter


      
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