Close Encounters of the Feathered Kind
Jan 2, 2021 00:20:03 #
These photos aren’t wall hangers, but an example of bird behavior. Mobbing of large predator birds or raptors is commonly seen with crows and even smaller birds. Protecting turf or young is often the reason. The raptors usually seem unfazed. There are a couple shots here of large raptors being mobbed by other raptors, which is always fascinating to me. And all parties usually make it out unscathed!
This crow mobbed this hovering white tailed kite
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The kite seemed totally unfazed
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After 20 seconds though, it landed in a tree and the crow flew off
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There were two kites here and one just flew into this young harrier hawk, knocking it upside down!
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This osprey seemed completely worry free as the crow mobbed it
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Eventually the crow landed on the tree and was squawking at it.
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Two kites dive bombed the red shouldered hawk, knocking it off the branch
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A red tailed hawk completely ignoring the crows following it
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An osprey and red tailed hawk having a territory dispute
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Jan 2, 2021 00:23:14 #
Jan 2, 2021 00:25:47 #
Thanks so much, curmudgeon! It’s fascinating to watch these guys! Harder to get them in perfect focus!
Jan 2, 2021 09:12:54 #
Wow! These are great! How long did it take to accumulate all these cool shots?
Jan 2, 2021 10:27:11 #
Jan 2, 2021 10:31:12 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Wow! These are great! How long did it take to accumulate all these cool shots?
All of these were taken over the last eight months. I go birding most every day, though with my camera, so lots of opportunities. Thanks for checking my pics, CPO! I always enjoy yours!
Jan 2, 2021 10:32:04 #
UTMike wrote:
An outstanding set of action shots! They are something to be proud of.
Why thank you, Mike! I appreciate it!
Jan 2, 2021 11:20:34 #
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Jan 2, 2021 11:57:11 #
kpmac wrote:
A fine set. Great work.
I really appreciate your comment, kpmac! Happy new year!
Jan 2, 2021 11:58:01 #
NMGal wrote:
Great captures, different from what we normally see.
Not wall hangers for sure. But I like seeing bird behavior too! Thank you very much, NMGal!
Jan 2, 2021 16:15:02 #
Jan 2, 2021 16:22:52 #
gwr wrote:
Outstanding shots. Gary
Thanks Gary! I enjoy trying to document raptor encounters! Today I photographed a kestrel and barn owl, but not quite close enough!
Jan 2, 2021 17:08:40 #
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