Attack of the Mockingbird

[HAB911]

Twice last week the Hawk was sitting in this tree late in the evening and a territorial mockingbird began attacking. I took a series of 21 photos of the attack, the first photo being the best of the 21. I gave PS a try stacking the 21 and the second photo shows the chaos but not so clearly.

Finally, to make it understandable, I manually placed the mockingbird from the various photos. The mockingbird would return to a pine on the right for a few minutes before making another bombing run, never touching the Hawk. The Hawk was neither bothered nor impressed, never moving, except for turning his head, which I tried to capture by making a composite of his head turning. See the final here: https://jamesdevore.smugmug.com/60-YEAR-JOURNEY-IN-PHOTOGRAPHY/A-LITTLE-BIT-OF-EVERYTHING/PANORAMA/i-sP7sJmH

[Phoenix61]

1. Very cool!

I’ve seen them go after Osprey that fly too close to their nest. They are fierce little warriors.

[Rebl2]

2. Blue Jays

and Crows do the same. I have watched Blue jays attack a flying hawk. Same with crow’s. Unfortunately I have seen the hawk win and carry off Blue Jays and smaller birds. Have also seen hawks attack rabbits unfortunately.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Well done, my dear HAB911! Fascinating shots. Greatest Page now for your great post! n/t

[vapor2]

4. AWESOME!

We saw a mockingbird attack a hawk numerous times and the hawk finally vacated the area. I literally raised 2 from babies and one mother brought her 3 babies to us as I was feeding them worms. The moment was priceless.

[efhmc]

5. They used to what I called divebonb my pony and horse, They are feisty little critters.

[lark]

6. Our cat got outside last week.

Neighbor called me said cat was on her sidewalk getting attacked by mocking birds. They are fierce. Foggy wasn't doing anything but walking to our yard, but must have been too close to a nest?

[George McGovern]

7. Simply OUTSTANDING HAB911!!

[elleng]

8. Great!