FYI, it appears this kite has been in the area since at least Saturday. There is a report in eBird from that date (https://ebird.org/checklist/S245085120), and just today NH Audubon got a video from the same date in the same general area (along Route 4 near Bixby Pond). With Chris's observation thrown into the mix,the bird is clearly still around and birders in Epsom and Chichester should keep their eyes open!
Pam Hunt
Penacook.
On Wed, 4 Jun 2025 12:47:14 -0400, Cameron Johnson <camjohnsonphoto...> wrote:
That is a Swallow-tailed Kite!! Incredibly rare in NH, amazing find!
Cameron Johnson
Dover, NH
(603) 769-0691
On Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 12:36 PM '<cga......>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> wrote:
I was on recess duty 15 minutes ago (12:10pm) at Chichester Central School. I saw a bird of prey flying with a split tail and it appeared to be a kite heading north. I ran to my car and I was able to get one picture. I love to hear what others think.
