[TN-Bird] MS Kite vs. hummingbird

From: magreene@xxxxxxxx
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:23:51 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
July 19, 2007
Hornbeak, Obion County

It was interesting reading about Jeff Wilson's viewing a Mississippi Kite t=
ake a Chimney Swift out of the air last week as 100 miles north I also view=
ed some interesing kite behavior. I was working in Hornbeak in Obion Couty =
when I noticed a Mississippi Kite flying low over the trees. It disappeared=
 into a large pecan tree and then reappeared a few minuted later. As I watc=
hed the kite I noticed a Ruby-throated Hummingbird fly across an open area =
between some trees. Immediately the kite took notice and went into a dive a=
fter the hummingbird. It missed and the hummer flew through another pecan t=
ree and came out on the other side. When it came clear of the tree the kite=
 made another pass at the hummer and the hummer made an evasive move and di=
sappeared into a nearby thicket. The kite casually circled off and out od s=
ight. This was the first time that I have ever seen a kite pursue another b=
ird in flight but come to think of it a hummingbird isn't much larger than =
a dragonfly or a cicada and they are both regular prey items for Mississipp=
i Kites. I felt very lucky to have been in the right spot to witness this e=
ncounter.

Good birding,

Mark Greene
Trenton, TN
Gibson County
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