
Staying at least 50 yards from nests is the best way to avoid conflict with the birds. The birds protect their nests by diving at perceived threats, including humans. This can make the bird somewhat of a nuisance when it chooses to roost in populated urban spots such as golf courses or schools. It also does not help Weatherford is in the hot spot of where Kites makes their nests,” Lt. It is something we have to deal with every year, but they will eventually move on in about two months when they migrate south for the winter. If small Kites are injured, the game warden will remove them sometimes. If one finds an injured one, one can contact us or the Game Warden. “If possible, avoid the area where they are. Mississippi Kites are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, which protects the birds, their eggs, and their nests (occupied or empty), from being moved or tampered with without the proper permits, so Weatherford police cannot get rid of the Kites. If someone finds an injured bird or a young bird which is unable to fly, contact the Oklahoma Game Wardens or call the Weatherford Police Department for information. If this happens, do not attempt try to grab the bird as they have razor sharp claws. Weatherford police cannot do anything unless there is an injured bird or a young Kite falls from the nest.

If this is happening, they have moved into trees or view people as a threat to their nest.


A Mississippi Kite, which has narrow, pointed wings and is graceful in flight and also is known as the bird people dive bombs you daily while in their yards and are often mistaken for hawks.
