Probably the most arresting Delta sky creature is the swallow-tailed kite.
From the al.com
Inadequately, then, we will note that the swallow-tailed kite combines speed and agility.
From the al.com
A member of the hawk family, the swallow-tailed kite grows to 24 inches in length, with a wingspan of 4 feet.
From the al.com
Seeing a swallow-tailed kite spurred another break downstream,. Then Cook cut down a creek on a stretch lasting several minutes.
From the charlotteobserver.com
These days, the swallow-tailed kite is hardly abundant in the Delta, but it's reliably seen there in spring and late summer.
From the al.com
His images broke new ground by portraying birds in their own habitat, often in flight or in pursuit of prey, as with this swallow-tailed kite holding a snake.