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The Chase - redwinged blackbird chasing osprey

I watched this chase for a time while visiting the Fern Ridge Wildlife Area. A birdwatcher there told that the blackbirds are very territorial and will go after even an osprey if they come into their territory. It all started when the osprey dove for a fish. There is one in its claws though that is hard to see.
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D3-052509_014.jpg		 Osprey with its catch, a fish in its claws
Osprey with its catch, a fish in its claws		 Osprey with catch
Osprey with catch		 Here comes the red-winged blackbird, red wings ablaze
Here comes the red-winged blackbird, red wings ablaze
If you look closely you will see the red wing of the blackbird behind the osprey
If you look closely you will see the red wing of the blackbird behind the osprey		 Aerial maneuvers
Aerial maneuvers		 Dogging the osprey
Dogging the osprey		 Coming down behind the attacker
Coming down behind the attacker
Osprey pulls into a loop
Osprey pulls into a loop		 Dive bombing
Dive bombing

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Dirck Brinckerhoff28-Jun-2009 19:57
Great series, Vern. The initial shot showing the blackbird's red is really neat.
paplvr24-Jun-2009 02:08
What a wonderful opportunity, great catches. It seems many birds are willing to chase Osprey! Linda S
Debbie24-Jun-2009 00:57
The slide show was like watching the event unfold. Fascinating.
Ruth Voorhis23-Jun-2009 20:41
Quite a drama going on in the sky! Very nice captures, Vern.
Ed Duverger23-Jun-2009 18:46
What a ballet in the sky
Gary 23-Jun-2009 16:45
Vern, wonderful sequence of shots. Enjoyable to watch! Believe me, I will leave those redwinged blackbirds alone!!
Guest 23-Jun-2009 15:42
Both birds were quite determined, the black bird to chase the osprey away and the osprey to keep his dinner.
Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo23-Jun-2009 12:00
A gutsy little red-wing! Wonderful sequence, Vern!
Ann23-Jun-2009 10:44
Great captures Vern. I thoroughly enjoyed the slideshow.
Roger Bailey23-Jun-2009 09:59
Nice action series.
Guest 23-Jun-2009 04:06
Great captures Vern.
Bea.23-Jun-2009 03:16
How exciting to be there to see all the action Vern. Great job on capturing it all.
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