As I was out for my morning walk one morning, I looked up and saw a large hawk above me. I grabbed my camera and began shooting pics of it. A raven swooped nearby and started chasing the hawk. You can't see it, but another raven quickly joined the first one and away they all went! I'm not sure what all that was about, so maybe somebody could enlighten me? Was this a territorial display? Or, did the hawk venture too close to a raven nest? It was quite a display! And, they quickly disappeared into the nearby hills and out of my vision. Nature Notes for December 2, 2010.
The ravens chase the hawk? And why do I expect the other way around? Lovely description and photos.
ReplyDeleteBirds do get together and 'mob' a hawk that comes into their territory as hawks take their young and even the adults if they can. The same is done to a great horned owl. There is usually a lot of noise to it and it is usually done by larger birds like crows or ravens...you got a treat... Michelle
ReplyDeleteWow awesome! About a mile or so from my house we have a bunch of rice patty fields. Lots of hawks are spotted there. They are so beautiful. I have yet to see them chasing anything or vice versa!
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