[wisb] Re: Interesting pursuits. Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties
- From: Tom Sykes <sykes@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Wisbirdn network <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 09:07:56 -0500
While birding along Hwy 49 at Horicon on Saturday we watched a pair of Northern
Harriers repeatedly stooping on a pair of Sandhill Cranes. Presumably the
Sandhills had wandered too close to the Harrier's nest site and were perceived
as a threat, real or imagined.
Tom Sykes (currently in Dale, WI Outagamie County)
sykes@xxxxxxxxxx
On May 17, 2010, at 9:02 AM, DAVID SNELL wrote:
> Saturday I watched a Coopers Hawk sailing at tree-top level through Fox Point
> with a Red Tailed Hawk right on his tail. Territorial issues perhaps.
> This morning, at least a dozen Red Winged Blackbirds were in hot pursuit of
> an adult Bald Eagle in SE Ozaukee Cnty. The eagle was able to keep his
> distance, but he/she seemed to be unusually ruffled. The tail feathers were
> very roughed up and in visible disarray. I hope that wasn't a sign of poor
> health or an injury. I can't believe blackbirds could do damage to it.
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> David Snell
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