Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Another very interesting bird we've spotted. Not only is it a very unique looking bird, but it's flying habits are very distinctive. According to a website on the bird, it "captures most prey by aerial hawking" - which means it sits on a fence, pole or tree branch and when it sees a bug it will make a great swoop up into the air and then down, down, down towards the ground and snatch the unsuspecting bug right out of thin air. If it needs to, the Flycatcher can hover - quite an amazing site to see such a large bird hovering!