The White-tailed Eagle and The Raven
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Yesterday (April 9) I saw a Raven bullying a White-tailed Eagle. The Raven was very aggresive and pursued the eagle until both birds were out of sight. It was great watching that fearless Raven.
No. 1: The persuit starts.
No. 2: The Raven gets close.
No. 3: The Raven lands a very short moment on the back of the eagle.
No. 4: Taking off.
No. 5.
No. 6: The persuit continues.
No. 7.
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Great series of images - I have seen black birds harass red tail hawks in a similar manner, but I've never gotten photos of it. Usually there are two blackbirds harassing a hawk. Not a single one.
Well done!!
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Many thanks. The birds of the crow family are very fearless in their attacks on birds of prey and I have often seen a single Hooded Crow attack White-tailed Eagle, Common Buzzard, Hen Harrier or Western Marsh Harrier.
Super action capture!
Many thanks
It is kind of like watching fighter aircraft around bombers - the smaller aircraft can turn so much shorter and quicker, that the bombers just fly along being harassed by the fighters = that's what it always looks like to me.
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Just like a Spitfire attacking a Focke-Wulf FW 200 Condor during World War II.
The comment below is copied in the BIF discussion.
My reply was, that the raven from now on is called "Challenger" and it really is.
Fantastic photos
Thank You for sharing ..
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Many thanks for your comment.