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Apr 12, 2021 12:33:08   #
Craigdca Loc: California
 
Doug Gaudette wrote:
I was photographing a pair of nesting eagles when I heard the loudest seagull screech I have ever heard. When I looked over I saw a seagull chasing the eagle screeching at him. From what I’ve read seagulls will chase eagles if they get too close to the seagulls babies or food. The article went on to say that the seagulls are more agile in the air than the eagle so it’s unlikely the eagle will catch it. If it does, however, it’s game over for the seagull. The eagle also doesn’t care about the seagull. Here are a few photos. This is either the bravest (or dumbest) seagull. OK, the last one is not an eagle but this little guy signals that Spring is here. And he looks good in the apple tree.
Doug
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Great job capturing these Juxtaposition is definitely a plus.

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Apr 12, 2021 14:13:11   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
Well done action series, Doug. That Bluebird is a lovely shot.

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Apr 12, 2021 14:26:34   #
flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT
 
David Martin wrote:
Very nice set of images, Doug.
Around here the mockingbirds and the crows regularly chase away red-shouldered hawks.

A few years ago I was at the rear of the parking lot of the local Panera Bread having a cigarette break when I caught some unusual movement and noise in my peripheral vision to the left. It was a mocking bird who seemed to be repeatedly flying to the left and being quite vocal.

I turned and looked and saw a rather large redtail hawk sitting on a branch about 20 feet from me. The mocking bird kept flying right at the hawk and bumping him as he flew by. I thought that's either one really brave...or very stupid mocking bird.

After a few minutes the hawk had enough of this and flew from the tree only to be immediately chased by 2 crows. Sometimes you just can't win.

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Apr 12, 2021 15:15:48   #
Doug Gaudette
 
Thank for all the responses. I very much appreciate the feedback.

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Apr 12, 2021 17:14:21   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Very nice action work, Doug! Pretty bluebird also.

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Apr 13, 2021 06:18:55   #
nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah
 
A brave bird indeed, not too smart, but brave.

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Apr 13, 2021 06:59:37   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Doug Gaudette wrote:
I was photographing a pair of nesting eagles when I heard the loudest seagull screech I have ever heard. When I looked over I saw a seagull chasing the eagle screeching at him. From what I’ve read seagulls will chase eagles if they get too close to the seagulls babies or food. The article went on to say that the seagulls are more agile in the air than the eagle so it’s unlikely the eagle will catch it. If it does, however, it’s game over for the seagull. The eagle also doesn’t care about the seagull. Here are a few photos. This is either the bravest (or dumbest) seagull. OK, the last one is not an eagle but this little guy signals that Spring is here. And he looks good in the apple tree.
Doug
I was photographing a pair of nesting eagles when ... (show quote)

Nice set

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Apr 13, 2021 07:47:04   #
sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land
 
That's like an F16 trying to get a B52 in a maneuvering contest

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Apr 13, 2021 08:00:26   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
Seagulls don't taste like chicken.

Nice bluebird and action sequence.



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Apr 13, 2021 08:01:19   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
Not for nothing but, that eagle doesn't seem to worried. Like the last photo.

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Apr 13, 2021 08:42:54   #
jimvanells Loc: Augusta, GA
 
Great sequence and those more agile birds do get away with harassing the eagles.

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Apr 13, 2021 08:47:27   #
GeneB Loc: Chattanooga Tennessee
 
Body Guard?

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Apr 13, 2021 09:32:26   #
Wanderer2 Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
 
Several species of birds, some considerably smaller than Seagulls, will harass large Raptors in flight. Sometimes it appears they're doing it just for the fun of it although who knows what a bird is thinking. Upon occasion I've seen the Raptor do an in air somersalt in an apparent attempt to catch the harassing bird in it's claws but have never observed a successful attempt. Sorry, I don't recall the names of those species at the moment.

Very nice captures, thanks for posting them.

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Apr 13, 2021 10:23:41   #
Doug Gaudette
 
Wanderer2 wrote:
Several species of birds, some considerably smaller than Seagulls, will harass large Raptors in flight. Sometimes it appears they're doing it just for the fun of it although who knows what a bird is thinking. Upon occasion I've seen the Raptor do an in air somersalt in an apparent attempt to catch the harassing bird in it's claws but have never observed a successful attempt. Sorry, I don't recall the names of those species at the moment.

Very nice captures, thanks for posting them.


You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback.

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Apr 13, 2021 10:47:01   #
mikegreenwald Loc: Illinois
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
Seagulls don't taste like chicken.

Nice bluebird and action sequence.


How do you know, Paul?

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