Awww, Baby Kite In My Backyard
So, this just happened. Heard the constant calling & discovered the baby in my backyard pecan tree. I didn't know they could call without opening their beak but he was just filling his throat with air & sending out the whistle while I watched. Begging for a parent to come feed it. While in mid call (see throat) a gust of wind almost blew it off the perch, barely managed to hang on.
Juvenile Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)
Garland, Tx
My photos can also be found at kapturedbykala.com
Awww, Baby Kite In My Backyard
So, this just happened. Heard the constant calling & discovered the baby in my backyard pecan tree. I didn't know they could call without opening their beak but he was just filling his throat with air & sending out the whistle while I watched. Begging for a parent to come feed it. While in mid call (see throat) a gust of wind almost blew it off the perch, barely managed to hang on.
Juvenile Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)
Garland, Tx
My photos can also be found at kapturedbykala.com