New Content-wide Assessment of Raptor Population Trends
(Posted 2012-02-01)
A new report by the Raptor Population Index (RPI) Project shows that the majority of the 26 species of migratory raptors across North America are either recovering or in stable condition.

HMANA Research Award
(Posted 2011-12-01)
The HMANA Research Award supports field studies relating to raptor migration ecology and behavior, population monitoring, and conservation.

Hawkwatcher's Exchange forum
(Posted 2011-03-15)
A place where hawkwatch sites can post job notices for counters or volunteers or where counters can offer their services. It is also a forum for general raptor-related announcements and regional discussions

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North American Raptors Migration and Natural History Information by species

Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus

Restricted as a breeding bird to the southeastern United States. Appears to migrate mostly through peninsular Florida through the West Indies, a few through Texas. Rare in spring around the eastern Great Lakes and along the Atlantic coast north to Cape Cod. Begins arriving in Florida in March but northern strays occur mostly in May. Departs the United States in August and early September.

Additional information about Swallow-tailed Kites

Detailed Description at Cornell Lab of Ornithology's All About Birds guide