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The Point

Bird News

By Mindy Todd
Published September 8, 2026 at 11:37 AM EDT
Swallow-tailed Kite
Mark Faherty
Swallow-tailed Kite

Today on The Point, it’s our monthly Bird News with Mark Faherty. Among the topics we’ll talk about: the first record of swallow-tailed kites nesting north of the Carolinas; backyard bird season transitioning from summer to fall mode; and migratory shorebird diversity peaking in our area right now.

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Mindy Todd
Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.
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