![]() ![]() ![]() By the time they are seen frequently and in larger numbers, it is not long before they migrate. Several adults and juveniles will perch together on large bald cypress during this time period, so that the immature birds can develop strong hunting skills. They may choose either higher or lower altitudes for hunting, and will tend to stoop hunt, similar to a hawk, to close in upon their prey. These social birds also tend to roost together and will often taken their young together where there are high large insect concentrations, like Boomer Lake Park, so they may practice hunting on the wing. This could be in conifers or deciduous trees, and they do enjoy riparian woodlands or piney forest.Īs these kites usually choose insects for their food, many birds will nest in the same vicinity, as well as perch beside them after nesting season upon high wires. They often use living willow and cottonwood leaves, due to their texture, depending upon where they choose to nest. ![]() Mississippi Kites line their flimsy stick nests with end branches of leaves, making a soft overlay upon their stick nests. They favor the bald cypress as they wish to be near water, which attracts their favored high protein insects. Pairs likely mate for life, as they return to former nest sites, which can be within an assortment of taller trees. Our beloved Grasshopper Hawk has most likely chosen his mate while still within the heart of South America. The may choose across the Gulf of Mexico via the Yucatan, the Caribbean jaunt (across the islands), and the overland sprint, through Mexico and Central America. These South American migraters generally take three routes into the country. The Blue Darter is usually in central Oklahoma by late April to nearly mid May, and this is expected to be later as time goes on. ![]()
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