While wistfully watching the sky, I spotted a sleek, pewter-colored flying object moving swiftly and directly like a military drone. No drone. Instead, it was a Mississippi kite on a mission, whether ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Cindy Hamilton sent a photo of a Mississippi kite in the Little Neck area of Virginia Beach.

Many people don’t know about a small raptor known as the Mississippi kite. It is a graceful bird worth admiring. And it’s making a comeback. This raptor is about the size of a peregrine falcon. Its ...

Look up to find a Mississippi kite soaring overhead, just like flying a kite. Plus, learn where to find this raptor, and what it eats.

Many people don't know about a small raptor known as the Mississippi kite. It is a graceful bird worth admiring. And it's making a comeback. This raptor is about the size of a peregrine falcon. Its ...