Video: WhiteTailed Kites, Wild Turkeys, Fluffy, Peacocks, RedTailed Hawk and Blue Jay

Channel: Jay “Jay & Kathy” Littleton

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Jay did a short video of one of the WhiteTailed Kites on the Nest Tree, to the east of us, as we stood next to the elementary school field. When we relocated, I spotted a WhiteTailed Kite perched at the top of tree, near the Kite Nest Tree.

There were a few Wild Turkeys on the northeast hillside, as we reached Evans Road. Jay did a brief video of the group moving on the hillside.

Fluffy was very vocal, when we met up with her, at her daytime hangout. We were later than usual, as we had stopped to speak with the nice lady who lives at the corner of Kennedy Drive and Evans Road. Fluffy led the way to her feeding area where Jay put down her treats. He then walked over to where he puts down her food and he checked her water. Once she dispatched the treats, she headed over to join Jay.

When I started the video of the Peacocks, I was fairly certain there were two, standing on the shed rooftop at Whispering Hills Ranch. When we got home and viewed the video on a larger screen, we were able to see a third bird. Each of the Peafowls looked different, so I did a Google Search. The Peafowl on the right, is a mature male. The Peafowl to his immediate left, is an immature male, who doesn't yet have his adult plumage. The Peafowl to the far right, which is partially obscured by the bushes, is a female. Males have blue heads and necks and female have brown heads and green necks.

When we reached the picnic area of Alviso Adobe Park, Jay spotted a RedTailed Hawk on the hillside Bare Branch tree. I did a video of the hawk. Just before we left the park, Jay took one last look at the hillside and the hawk was still on the tree, and better illuminated, thanks to the sun finally breaking through the clouds.

Fluffy met up with us are we were reaching her area. It had been some time since Jay had held up a treat for Fluffy to stand up to take it. He did that twice and then put the rest of her treats down for her. Breakfast had been well received this morning and was mostly gone.

A Blue Jay was waiting for us in the tree next to Flash's northern site. Jay put down the mealworms and peanuts. The Blue Jay flew down and ate several mealworms, before gathering a few and flying away with them. Most likely for his mate.

I did a couple more videos of the WhiteTailed Kites on our return trip. They were in the Kite Nest Tree. The more we see of them, the better our chances of have WhiteTailed Kites hatchlings this year.