RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A homeowner in Midlothian was in for a surprise when they found out the “baby owl” they spotted in their backyard was actually a species of bird that didn’t belong in Virginia.

Look up to find a Mississippi kite soaring overhead, just like flying a kite. Plus, learn where to find this raptor, and what ...

David Clark got a rare photo of a Mississippi kite that is one of six that have been hanging out together in the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake. “They are such graceful fliers, and I love the ...

Now that it’s the last week of May the spring migration of raptors is almost done around here. Actually it’s been mostly over for a few weeks except for a late hawk or osprey here and there. Recently, ...

Many people don’t know about a small raptor known as the Mississippi kite. It is a graceful bird worth admiring. And it’s making a comeback. This raptor is about the size of a peregrine falcon. Its ...

While wistfully watching the sky, I spotted a sleek, pewter-colored flying object moving swiftly and directly like a military drone. No drone. Instead, it was a Mississippi kite on a mission, whether ...

Many people don't know about a small raptor known as the Mississippi kite. It is a graceful bird worth admiring. And it's making a comeback. This raptor is about the size of a peregrine falcon. Its ...

The last week of April and the first week of May are peak migration times for the birds that pass through our area each spring. Most of them are on their way to breeding grounds further north but ...