[va-richmond-general] Re: Birding while commuting

  Accidentally sent this just to sender.

  I cross the Lee Bridge everyday in my commute.  I enjoy a quick glance at the 
gulls, especially in winter when they are often headed home at the same time as 
I am.  Sometimes I see a hawk when I'm walking across campus at VCU.

  Diane Bumpass
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    Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:57 PM
    Subject: [va-richmond-general] Birding while commuting


    Those of you who work for a living probably also know the somewhat-frenetic 
joys and frustrations of birding on the journey to and from work. Tuesday, 
while negotiating the Mechanicsville Turnpike/I-64 exchange, I saw a common 
sight, a great heron flying over the intersection.  Uncommonly, the heron was 
being harassed by 2 very persistent crows, who usually prefer to mob red-tails 
or smaller hawks in that area.  The heron's flight pattern does not adapt well 
to quick maneuvering to avoid crows, so the usually graceful and strong bird 
was having a tough time avoiding fly-by swipes. 
    I would have liked to watch longer to see what happened, but you know how 
it is when you're in traffic.
    One wonders why crows would see herons as a threat to their environment. 
The threat of hawks and owls is easier to understand.  Any thoughts on this 
subject?

    Deanna

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