holy moly, the count sites at Veracruz (Hotel Bienvenido at Cardel) & Chichicaxtle Observatory have already counted 505,631 migrating Mississippi Kites...

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I just uploaded a new YouTube shorts video of our local matriarch Swainson's hawk flying around. I was quite far away from her so the video isn't very clear. I also had to do some creative 'realigning' of the clips to make it a bit more watchable. Hope you like it!

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https://youtube.com/shorts/Q4rETt7o72o?feature=share

Before you continue to YouTube

The Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a large scavenger that feeds mainly on the carcasses of dead animals. These impressive birds often soar together over open landscapes in search of food. They build their nests on remote, undisturbed cliffs, usually close to areas where carrion is plentiful.

When resting or feeding, Griffon Vultures communicate with grunts and hisses. In the wild, they can live for decades, and in captivity their lifespan may reach up to 41 years. Breeding takes place on rocky cliffs in mountainous regions of southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia, with each pair raising a single chick.

While they may gather in loose groups, not all individuals behave the same way—many remain in one area, but younger birds often set out on long journeys, sometimes covering great distances.

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