Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) on Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on July 15, 2026

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: https://www.rsok.com/~jrm/2026Aug14_birds_and_cats/IMG_6129c_2026jul15_kite.html

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