For example, in the early spring Red-winged Blackbirds chase not only rival blackbirds, but almost any other bird, big or small, that crosses their territory. ... read more
Small birds attack hawks and other birds of prey to chase them away from their nests. Baby birds are one of the foods that birds of prey like to feed to their own chicks. Very often, a whole flock of birds in an area will get together and"mob" the slower-flying hawks to chase them off, and it seems to work pretty well. read more
The hawk is too close to a nest. They are probably protecting their young. Hawks will eat small birds. Smaller birds will also attack birds of prey carrying food hoping they will drop it. I once watched a “battle” between two hawks and an eagle. The aerial maneuvers were literally breath-taking. It was one of the most amazing things I ever saw. read more
Hawks will eat small birds. Smaller birds will also attack birds of prey carrying food hoping they will drop it. I once watched a “battle” between two hawks and an eagle. read more
They typically do this in an effort to drive away potential predators from a breeding territory, a nest or young, or a nonbreeding home range. Common mobbers include chickadees, titmice, kingbirds, blackbirds, grackles, jays, and crows. Common targets of mobbing are hawks, crows, ravens, herons, and owls. read more