Baby White-Tailed Kites Returned Home
A party in Antioch Saturday night was interrupted when a baby bird was blown from a tree and hit the roof of the house.When party-goers went to investigate, they discovered a whole nest on the ground with two more babies in it. The babies — white tailed kites — were brought to Lindsay Wildlife Museum. The next day, a fourth baby kite was found at the site of the nest tree. Sadly, the bird that hit the roof and this fourth baby did not survive.
That Sunday, a volunteer went to the home in Antioch to assess the situation. She sent photos to Traverso Tree Service, who later appeared on the scene to help with an emergency nest return. Hospital staff brought a wicker basket to the site to serve as a replacement “nest.” It took Traverso Tree Service only 23 minutes to secure the basket to the nest tree with the two surviving babies in it.
Today, vocalizations were heard from the tree so it appears all is well with the two baby kites. Thanks to Luis, Jesus and Miguel of Traverso Tree Service for making it possible for these baby kites to be reunited with their parents!
A story with a good ending — wonderful!
Thank you to all of you who helped these little guys!! We have a flock of Kites here in Moraga and they are so much fun to watch and listen to!
Wonderful ending to the story.
Hi Sandy!
Thank you to everyone who made this reunion possible. I know the homeowners and they are thrilled to have their raptor neighbors safely ensconced in the tree. Thanks, Traverso!
We enjoy so much these wonderful birds in the Woodlands area!
I was one of the witnesses to the Nest falling on the roof, my boyfriend and I offered to drive the babies to LWM hospital so the familys of the party could all continue to visit.. It was so heartwarming to be a part of this rescue and so happy to see babies are back with mama…