Cypress Creek ID help (1 Viewer)

[Kukiniloa]

Hiya. I'm visiting from Hawaii and enjoy birdwatching while mountain biking the NW Houston trails.

This bird I've tentatively identified as a Swallow Tail Kite, which would be kind of rare for this area. Sorry for the poor picture quality, it's the best I could do. It was observed on Cypress Creek north of Kickerillo today 3/16/2023. It appeared to look like a raptor with marine characteristics, and the stark white on the breast rules out Osprey.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola Kukiniloa! A warm welcome to Birdforum from all the staff and moderators

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[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[delia todd]

Hi Kukiniloa and a warm welcome from me too. There's something about the pose which makes me think of a cormorant species (immature ones have a white breast).... or an Osprey, but it's late at night and I've old eyes now, so I could be way off the mark.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi Kukiniloa! Welcome aboard and enjoy

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.