Date: 6/10/26 6:21 am From: 'Tucker Lutter' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Sioux County Mississippi Kite Update
One Mississippi Kite returned this morning, June 10, around 7:30 am and was carrying sticks again in Hawarden, IA.
Tucker Lutter
On Tue, Jun 9, 2026 at 11:23 PM, 'Tucker Lutter' via IA-BIRD<ia-bird...> wrote: Hello Birders, On the morning of Monday, June 8, I had a total of 3 Mississippi Kites at the corner of Avenue M and 12th Street in Hawarden, IA. One kite was picking up sticks and flying into a tree, apparently working on a nest. At around 11:30 am that morning, one bird was soaring over town, but no kites have been seen since and it appears the nesting attempt was ended.
I am guessing they may still be around town in another location.
Good birding,
Tucker Lutter
