2011-06-01

Swallow-tailed Kites

We have seen this Swallow-tailed kite several years in a row.  From the links below, I learned that these birds migrate across the Gulf of Mexico going through Cuba.  And I think our road trips to North Carolina are rough!

What it looks like flying:

From Myakka Park:

Read More:

If you see one, you can report it here:

Avian Conservation Center

You can hear their call at the:

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Here are some great pictures: