Hello. New guy here from NW Ohio. Have a question about a local bird that I can`t identify. This may be a simple question for the pros, but a couple of neighbors and I are "stumped"
It appears to be between Grackle and NightHawk size. This dude flies fast, and covers a lot of sky. He flies in circles, dives, climbs, etc. Almost like he`s eating insects, but I don`t think there`s any around here yet. Biggest thing is when he`s flying at a certain angle, his wings whistle. Similar to a Dove, but a higher pitch and faster.
He flies too high and fast for me to get a close look at him with binoculars, and I can`t tell any colors (I`m colorblind). He appears to have a obvious neck, and the wings seem swept back-like a Kite maybe? He`ll do this for a long time, then he`s gone. Then I`ll see him again in a day or two. Could this be a "mating display" or something? Someone thought Wood Duck, but I don`t think so.
Sorry if this is dumb, long-winded question, but I would really like to know what it is.
Thanks,
strohgun
It appears to be between Grackle and NightHawk size. This dude flies fast, and covers a lot of sky. He flies in circles, dives, climbs, etc. Almost like he`s eating insects, but I don`t think there`s any around here yet. Biggest thing is when he`s flying at a certain angle, his wings whistle. Similar to a Dove, but a higher pitch and faster.
He flies too high and fast for me to get a close look at him with binoculars, and I can`t tell any colors (I`m colorblind). He appears to have a obvious neck, and the wings seem swept back-like a Kite maybe? He`ll do this for a long time, then he`s gone. Then I`ll see him again in a day or two. Could this be a "mating display" or something? Someone thought Wood Duck, but I don`t think so.
Sorry if this is dumb, long-winded question, but I would really like to know what it is.
Thanks,
strohgun