At Warner Park today I saw the rarest of raptors - a wisconsin kite (
Stuckius rufus) high up in an oak tree. The kite was impressively perched atop a small branch and swaying back and forth looking for prey. With a wingspan of four and half feet, this predator can swoop down with speedy speed to catch rabbits, gophers, or unsuspecting dogs off the leash at Warner Park. Its brightly spotted wings serve as a warning signal to all mammals below, not to mention its oversized beak for tearing meat into pieces. I highly suggest a visit to the park to check out this rare bird and check it off your life list!
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