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Mississippi Kite, Black headed Gull

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Lin Just

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Lin Just

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Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:20:17 -0400

My husband and I decided to see the MISSISSIPPI KITE show at Piscataway Park.  After a 2 hour wait, a gorgeous adult flew out of nowhere right over our heads!  Several other birders were able to see the spectacle, even though it was short lived.  We decided to walk up a bit to the next field where it flew to, but we were unable to relocate it.  Other birds were a RED SHOULDERED HAWK, 2 BALD EAGLES, OSPREY and a COOPER'S HAWK.  Afterwards, we drove to Eagle Harbor and we were able to spot the BLACK HEADED GULL,  perched on a post at a distance.  We definitely needed a scope to view it.  Could not locate the hybrid gull.  Good Birding!  

Lin Just

Colora, Md