Swallow- Tailed Kites..

I saw 12 of these roosting in a tree this morning while fishing.

Amazing to see 12 at one time! That must have been a sight.

yes ..not a good camera but here they are.

Fantastic! I have only seen one flying a few times....they are so neat.

This is the only pic I have gotten of one, this one was flying around with a Red-Shouldered Hawk.

Very nice..they have been staying in this area for a few years now..Last year there were 9 of them.

Great Shot's! Is this the bird that just eats snails right?

Nope, that's Snail Kite - different species.

Resin

That is great Chuck! I saw my first ones this May when 3 were flying around Cape May.

Snail Kite look's like it could take out a rabbit, all that muscle for a snail. lol

Thanks folks,

Wow, I've never seen one of these and you've got so many. Great find!

My next bird I want to get for you folks is a Yellow Crowned Night Heron..I see alot of birds when I fish. The Audubon folks told me I must be seeing a different bird because it doesn't reside in our area in the summer.;basically calling me a liar. LOL
So I told one of the head leaders, "Jump in my boat and I will show you a nest of them." He was shocked and agreed. They have now changed our local checklist for this species to resident. LOL

I saw one the other day but had forgotten the camera.