This is a late post from Monday evening, but didn't have time to download my pictures until now.  The previously reported Mississippi kite did a circling flyover at 6:15 pm Monday. 

I also photographed a least bittern in flight.  With so many green herons around, I was skeptical, but my first impression of bittern was confirmed by photos showing its tan wing coverts and the white line. Three juvenile hooded mergansers were nearby.

Dave Roberts
Bethesda

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