[wisb] Herring Gull Predation
- From: steven lubahn <stevenlubahn@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Wisconsin Birding Network <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:44:29 -0500
This morning while scanning the lake at Wind Point in Racine Co. I witnessed
several different species of sparrows fly in off the lake toward the shore. The
first bird was so exhausted it landed in the water and a moment later was
scooped up by a Herring Gull. About a half hour later I saw a flurry of gulls
chasing a sparrow pretty far out. I watched it for about five minutes as the
sparrow successfully averted every grabbing attempt, desperately trying to make
it to the shore. Finally, there was no more sparrow. It's a tough life.
Steven Lubahn
Milwaukee Co.
Sent from my iPhone####################
You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding
Network (Wisbirdn).
To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at:
//www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn
To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at:
//www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn
Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: //www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Other related posts:
