I assume that Kite(s) are still being seen.
Last Friday, a nice local birder recommended staying in the parking lot and looking south/southeast, which was a great tip. Towards the back of the parking lot, you get the most sky and best chance to catch the bird(s).
But, being a bit bored after well over an hour of waiting, I hiked to the deer meadow platform with 3 other birders and we again waited about 40 minutes before finally seeing the kites. The views from the meadow were VERY distant and as soon as we were sure it was them, we hiked back to the parking area where we were rewarded with much better views.
So the tip is stay at the parking lot. And I would recommend bringing a folding chair and a snack, in case the wait is longer than expected.
Hope this helps!
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
From: Ellynne Rey via CTBirds
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 12:19 PM
To: ct birds
Subject: [CT Birds] Mississippi Kite in Fairfield
Wondering if anyone can share whether or not the MI Kite is still being
seen flying over a Larsen. Was thinking of heading out there to try for it.
Any tips would be welcome. Thank you!
Ellynne Rey
(Ellynnerey@gmail.com)
Stamford
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I assume that Kite(s) are still being seen.
Last Friday, a nice local birder recommended staying in the parking lot and looking south/southeast, which was a great tip. Towards the back of the parking lot, you get the most sky and best chance to catch the bird(s).
But, being a bit bored after well over an hour of waiting, I hiked to the deer meadow platform with 3 other birders and we again waited about 40 minutes before finally seeing the kites. The views from the meadow were VERY distant and as soon as we were sure it was them, we hiked back to the parking area where we were rewarded with much better views.
So the tip is stay at the parking lot. And I would recommend bringing a folding chair and a snack, in case the wait is longer than expected.
Hope this helps!
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
From: Ellynne Rey via CTBirds
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 12:19 PM
To: ct birds
Subject: [CT Birds] Mississippi Kite in Fairfield
Wondering if anyone can share whether or not the MI Kite is still being
seen flying over a Larsen. Was thinking of heading out there to try for it.
Any tips would be welcome. Thank you!
Ellynne Rey
(Ellynnerey@gmail.com)
Stamford
CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/
CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/
