07/31/2026
I call it Kite season. The time of year when Mississippi Kites have their young and the fledglings are so often gathered up by well meaning persons. The reality is the majority don't need to be helped at least not by taking them away from their parents. These immature kites will often spend a short stint on the ground or in a low bush before they are flight worthy. Unless they are injured which isn't usually the case, they can just be helped to a higher perch away from curious cats, dogs and children. If you discover a young bird don't automatically assume you need to intervene. Evaluate first, is it injured? Is it in harms way? If not leave them there and observe from afar.
