The Mississippi Kite: Everything You Need to Know | Adult/Juvenile, Flying, Call/Sound, Attack, Nest
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- Welcome to a video essay going over everything you need to know about the Mississippi Kite. In this video, you'll learn about the Mississippi Kite's identification, habitat, migration, nesting, tendencies to attack people, flying capabilities, friendly species, aggressive nature, and so much more. As always, I hope you enjoy and I end up having a wonderful day :)
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Information/Sources:
- en.wikipedia.o...
- www.allaboutbi...
- www.allaboutbi...
Mississippi Kite Call/Sound:
- John Middleton: www.xeno-canto...
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Music: Bossa Antigua Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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I have discovered these Mississippi Kites, Here in Chickasha Oklahoma. Chickasha Rose Hill cemetery, has around 30 breading pairs. I do my morning workout here every morning and enjoy watching them.
They are very playful, like manuvering and racing each other, they fly low and fast past me.
I now have them in my trees above my house, and they talk to each other. They are magnificent.
In the mornings it goes like this: 1st. The cardinals, wake up and sing, 2nd. the blue jays, and then the Kites take flight.
This is the best my mornings offer, but have come to love them, flying here.
I love your comment and observations of these magnificent flying creatures! Just a little hello from your neighbor in Enid. ❤
That’s awesome 👏🏼
Thank you for the informative video. We have two Kites that live at our farm in rural Mississippi. We’ve always enjoyed watching them fly over our field. I always thought “there’s the hawk” but they are definitely kites. :)
Two adults and a Juvenile landed in my Oak Tree today and they are stunning birds. Very distinct call which made me look up. I was totally blown away by all three sitting there watching me.
Thank you for explaining this beautiful bird.
Such a coincidence that you mentioned your trouble with pronouncing those words. Just today I had looked up this poem that I remember from childhood, "Amidst the mists and fiercest frosts with barest wrists and stoutest boasts, he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts." I enjoyed your video. I've seen a Mississippi kite twice lately in our yard. They're rare around here.
Hello Jean how are you doing today.
thanks for the information, we have a bunch of chickens and one by one they kept disappearing, until one day i saw a big familiar bird (a lot of them) so i kept researching and found out it was a kite. now loads of people are pleased to see kites. ( i hate kites). they took my poor little chickens and chicks.
RIP lmao
Thank you, pretty sure these are the birds I see in our neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Beautiful birds. Great video 👍
It's my pleasure, I'm glad you could be seeing these amazing birds! Oklahoma seems like the place they could be, I live in Texas and they are migrants here. Thanks for your kind words and take care my friend :)
I have these all around my house (SE Colorado) in the summer. They live in the elm trees in my yard and are awesome to watch.
These birds have been migrating to Southwestern Nebraska for the past two years. So beautiful and such a treat to watch, as we have never seen them before. Thank you for the information in this video so we can learn a little more about them.
Awesome informative share , fabulous close up capture of beautiful fascinating bird lovely sound, good presentation great content,
So nice of you to say! I really appreciate all of your kind words and lovely comment my friend. Take care and have a wonderful day :)
I was walking down the street last spring and saw one of these on the electrical wires. Having never seen one before, I took and pic (not great) and got the Conservation Department to confirm it. I live in the middle of a small city in the middle of MO - this is not a bird we normally see. Took me very much by surprise.
Oh wow that's awesome! I understand where you are coming from for sure, these birds like to be in urban areas so it can be weird seeing them on wires and other man made things for the first time. Glad you were able to see them though!
Thank you for this info! We have just discovered this species hanging out daily in our backyard in the panhandle of Florida and wanted to learn more. They truly fly beautifully and skillfully.
This is really cool information. A kite couple raised a few chicks on a tree across the street from my house here in Little Rock, Arkansas and I’ve been trying to identify them for the past 3 months or so and I just now figured it out thanks to your video. They are such fascinating animals! Thanks for the video!
My office was plagued by crickets one spring and we had kites in the trees of the parking lot. Interesting to watch.
Dang the kites must have really liked that spot then! That's so cool that you got to them and I hope the crickets weren't too bad. Thanks for your kind words and lovely story :)
There are quite a few in Katy TX, just outside of Houston. Ive seen a whole bunch together in Sealy, TX
Thank you for this informative and well narrated video! I also enjoyed the smooth jazz in the background. We watched this video after noticing two kites circling above us.
It is my pleasure my friend, I'm glad you like the jazz! I feel like birds and jazz is an amazing combo lol. That's so cool that you got to see them in flight! They remind me of jet planes with their angled wings and tails :)
A very educational, informative video, thank you!
I'm in Apopka , Florida, and I had a breeding pair in my yard this year.
We have a nesting pair in our backyard here in SW Ga. We havent figured out where nest is but we really like hearing their calls
Well how do you know it’s a nest near?
Thanks for your info,we have some,new to our area and I Love watching them.😊
About 3 years ago maybe 4 a pair appeared here in SC about 60 miles from the coast, on a small river Lynches river... inland about 8 miles outside of Florence SC I've lived here for 27 years. I'm an avid bird watcher and photographer. I started to pay close attention when I noticed the breeding nesting pair as the male fed the female ... Since that afternoon I've observed the return of 1 or more nesting pairs to my area. They are hear now showing up about 2 to 3 months ago.. it's early June 2024 now.
There is a pair in my red oak tree in my front yard. There appears to be a juvenile with them. I've never seen one that I recall til this summer. I live in the middle of suburbia - Plano, TX - about 8 miles north of Dallas county.
I have a nest in the oak trees in yard, they caught everyone’s attention including the dogs with their calls.
Beautiful bird 👍 Imagine being able to soar like that 😊
I dream of it all the time! Sometimes I wish I was as free as a bird and could fly along with them :) Have a good one my friend, thanks for your comment!
So many near my house in Southwest Oklahoma! Super cool bird!
Thank you! We live in West Tennessee and have a pair in our front yard. Your video helped us identify them. We've never seen them before.
Wonderful video, thank you so much. This week the kites returned to my yard. This is the 3rd year they have nested at the top of my oldest pine tree. I have enjoyed them so much. I used to go see them at the park where they were communal and hanging out in some old oaks. I never thought that some would come to my yard. I live in the Houston/Cypress area suburbs. I wonder though if they are picking off the chimney swifts that call my chimney home.
You're so very welcome! It's my pleasure and that's so nice that you get to see them again!! Wow that's amazing, I bet the view of the nest is stunning. Yeah I know what you mean, I've seen them in a lot of suburban places like soccer fields and even backyards too. And wow, I live near that area too! Specifically more closer to Katy but I'm very close lol. I wouldn't be surprised if they were able to pick off a couple chimney swifts but I feel like they would be hard to catch and the kites would rather catch insects. Either way, I hope the chimney swifts stay safe!
Hello Marion how are you doing today.
@@diegoclark6832 Hello! I am doing well, thanks! How about you?
I haven't seen any kites here as of yet. Always checking though😃
@@mariondickson1557 I’m doing good 😌,am from Arizona Tucson, And you?
What a great video, very informative and detailed ❤
I saw one recently just north of McComb which is about 60 miles south of Jackson.
That's awesome! I'm glad you were able to see one since these are very cool birds :)
Thank you! A wonderful video with great information and captures to learn about the Mississippi Kite. I was impressed to hear it allows Mockingbirds, Blue Jays and Sparrows nearby to nest. A beautiful bird with a lot of character. Enjoy the day. Best regards, Cathy
I should be thanking you! I really appreciate your kind words and how you took your time out of your day to watch my video. I'm glad you find this video useful in learning about the Kite! They really are interesting characters and can be both friendly and aggressive. Thanks Cathy, your comment means a lot to me :))
Always a pleasure to support a nice person with similar interests
@@quote_nature Right back at you :) I'll make sure to visit your most recent video now!
Nice video! There's a Mississippi kite in the tree next to my deck as we speak! I live in mid Missouri.
A very big bird.
The area around the white head and black eyes is very cool.
They really are unique in the way they look. I'm glad you find them cool too! Have a good one my friend :)
Beautiful Brid Video Liked It.
Thank you so much as always my good friend :) I hope you have a wonderful day and rest of your week!!
Beautiful bird, great video, like it
Thank you so much my friend. Glad we can agree on its beauty. Have a great day and rest of your week :))
This video was very informative, thank you! I started researching them because we have a nest in our front yard. They are amazing to watch! Initially thought it was a bald eagle because of the white head, but when I compared the sound of their call I knew it was the Kite.
Wonderful captures of the beautiful bird and interesting information. Enjoyed and liked.
Thanks for visiting! I'm glad you enjoyed and I appreciate your like :))
Really beautiful bird!😊❤ And so helpful in insect control😀🐦
They really are something special! And you are so right, it's funny seeing a raptor eat bugs but hey we'll take it :D Take care my friend, I hope you have a wonderful day and rest of your week!!
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Overwhelmed 🤩🤩
Thanks a lot
Haha I appreciate it! Have a good one my friend :)
Very good job.
Thanks for sharing my dear friend.
Have a good day for you.
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Thank you! You too!
Well done 👏🏼 thanks for sharing
too good i just love this kite so much
I'm so glad you do too! They really are cool birds. It's interesting that it looks like your black shouldered kites too ;) I'd love to see those with my own eyes sometime. Have a great day my friend and take care!
I learned a lot about this species, thank you! (: Your avian videos are really great. My favorite species is a Barred Owl. I think a factual video about them would be dope!
I'm so glad you were able to learn a lot! It's my pleasure, thank you so much for watching and saying such nice things about my video :)) Barred Owls are such cool bird! You have great taste and I'll make sure to make that video soon!!
Very beautiful sharing
You nicely explained everything
Thank you so much for saying that. I put a lot of work into this video so I really appreciate it :)
nice footage and useful information my friend!
Thank you so so much :)) Have a good one my friend and take care!
Great Bird Vlog, thanks for sharing
Thanks as always my friend. I hope you have a wonderful day :)
You do not have to go to the southeast to find these birds. They have nested well in Wichita, KS. Started about 2011 and have multiplied
They’re pretty 😍
Thanks for the information bro
So beautiful..it looks a little like black Shouldered kite we see here.. thank you so much for the information 👍🏼 great video as always..
Hiii! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I know exactly what you mean, I've had a subscriber thinking it was the same bird but they just look really similar haha. It's my pleasure to share, thanks as always for watching and supporting me :))
my kites seem to be late this year its almost the end of march and i havent seen any .im in nw Florida middle of town And they usually nest in pine trees across the street. But we have fireworks In July I noticed that I only see like 1 juvenile When it's time for them to Migrate I'm sure the loud noise probably causes some to fall from the nest
nice sharing
Thank you so much :)
I see several a day here in Garland Texas.
Lovely footage my friend. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, that means a lot :D
Fascinating species my friend, raptors are magnificent birds. I really liked all the information you gave us. Greetings
Glad we can agree! I appreciate your kind words and your support by watching the video. I wish you a great rest of your week and I hope you have a good day :)
Beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so so much :)
I love the information you add to the lovely clip.. Thanks
That's very kind of you to say my friend, thank you so much for watching and supporting my videos :)) I hope you have an amazing day!
Thanks a lot ! A great presentation, interesting observations and facts accompanied by lovely video 😃 Cheers 👍
Hey Don! Many thanks for your kind words my friend. I really appreciate you saying all those nice things :D Have a good rest of your week my friend, I hope you have another nice walk soon!
Nice to watch your awesome video🔔🔔🔔 Ken here to say Hi and LIKE👍Have a nice day, my friend 😀🌟⭐️✨💕❤️👍
Hey Ken! Thank you so much for your lovely comments and kind words for my video. I appreciate you stopping by to say hi and I hope you have a wonderful day too my friend :))
Currently trying to save one that is injured in my house. Trying to get the city to help. Used your info as reference. Def an adult
Wow that's so nice of you to help out, I'm glad my video could be used as a reference!
@@J_Birds at first I was surprised to see it in my yard. Knowing what they sound and look like, I am more aware of just how many are around my home. This is a near outskirts suburban town in the Southwest. Doing the further learning that they prefer insects it made more sense they hang around my home a lot. My yard is loaded with great sized insects and wasps. I neglected to call animal welfare wildlife rehab in my city to check on the Kite, but signs point to a recovery. Hoping so and also hope it decides to come back and set up shop in neighborhood again. I love their calls.
Great information! Lots of research and prep and it shows. Fantastic job...again
Thank you so much! This one was packed with info so I hope it wasn't too much. I really appreciate you saying that, I hope you have a wonderful day and take care my friend :))
@@J_Birds Nope not too much and for those that weren't interested, they were able to watch the video. Something for everyone!
@@suztube9458 That's really nice of you to say :)) Thank you so much for that, I really appreciate it! Take care my friend
Nice video, very informative. I think I will just go ahead and subscribe.
Haha thanks! This just made my day :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you enjoy the new ones on the way!!
Wonderful
Thank you! Cheers!
During migration last year 2021 winter a group of them killed several of our young stags my husband raises gamecocks and they wiped us out pretty good on the ones what we like to call teenage years and under it's very unpleasant but they are beautiful
I have 4 this year Wichita Kansas
I live in southern Illinois. There are 5 maybe 6 that soar above my yard. I have a big bird bath that is usually full of many different species. They have stopped coming since the Kites appeared. I love all birds but these guys have really disputed things around here. 🤷
I have a breeding pair of Mississippi Kites in my trees
They're in KS right in my yard. They swoop down at people in nesting season. I'm ready for them to move, tired of them swooping down on my porch at my family. Scares the kids.
They have been trying to get my chickens. Been seeing 4 to 6 of them around. Bout too thin them out
Here in Arkansas.
I have one nesting in the oak tree my yard.
I just saw a pair that LOOKED like this bird, but I live in Richmond Va, which seems very far out of their range?
The range map you show at 1:52 is wrong, as I live in Gainesville, Florida, which is outside of the range indicated in that map, and Mississippi Kites are everywhere in season. Later in the video, at 4:28, you show a map that claims that the area of northern Florida where Gainesville is located is "range lost". That is a total lie. They never left (as far as I know) and are still here, in large numbers, in this allegedly "lost" territory. I see them every day from late April through autumn, and there is a local pair which nests near my house that roosts in a tree across the street daily in the late afternoon.
The thumbnail says kites but the video only shows some falcon. I came here to see kites. Kites. Not falcons. Kites.
The video is about a species of bird called the Mississippi Kite. The thumbnail and title clearly display that.