Red kite found shot dead in Aberdeenshire
A bird of prey has been found shot dead in Aberdeenshire. Police Scotland said the red kite was killed in Glenbuchat, near Strathdon, sometime on 3 and 4 February. The force said it received a report ...
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Mississippi kite was seen, but chuck-will’s widow, as usual, was only heard
It was a Mississippi kite, an increasing species in the southeast but still a rare bird in Mecklenburg. A few pairs have been seen here for about 10 years, and breeding has been documented.
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These Birds Decorate Their Nests With Trash—Here’s Why
The Italian ecologist knew the trash hung from the nests of a certain bird, the black kite. But why? Many species of birds decorate their nests to attract a mate—but kites already have partners ...