high in one of the chestnut trees today, this crow was announcing his presence loudly. When I went outside to see what all the fuss was about, he immediately took to the higher branches and his cawing increased. The birds are all atwitter these days. The attack Robin we observed last year swooping and pecking vehicles, is back and fiesty as ever. I will have to try to get a photo of his voracious attack of any vehicle which parks on the street in front of the house. We are so amused and amazed by the duration and severity of his car attacks, taking a photo is the furthest thing from our minds. He and his lady love nest in a maple across the street. We think he's defending his territory and mistaking his reflection in the windshield as another male. I keep thinking he's going to end up with a crumpled beak, but so far it's still sharp and pointy.
March 24, 2009
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high in one of the chestnut trees today, this crow was announcing his presence loudly. When I went outside to see what all the fuss was about, he immediately took to the higher branches and his cawing increased. The birds are all atwitter these days. The attack Robin we observed last year swooping and pecking vehicles, is back and fiesty as ever. I will have to try to get a photo of his voracious attack of any vehicle which parks on the street in front of the house. We are so amused and amazed by the duration and severity of his car attacks, taking a photo is the furthest thing from our minds. He and his lady love nest in a maple across the street. We think he's defending his territory and mistaking his reflection in the windshield as another male. I keep thinking he's going to end up with a crumpled beak, but so far it's still sharp and pointy.
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I've never seen a bird attack a car...those would be interesting photos for sure! I would love to see them...and to see up close if there's a crumpled beak.
I'll definitely try my best to capture the action!
I'd seen/heard a solo crow everyday at squirrel food time at MapleBeard all winter until this week, when suddenly one day four were argueing thru the trees, n the single one hasn't been seen lately.
I have finally seen/heard some robins tho-
Oh oh, sounds like the lone crow might have been dealing with some serious peer pressure, Snaggle Tooth.
I was so glad to see the robins again...even the kamikaze-style one.
Wow, I've not come across an attack Robin before. Here in Aus. we have Magpies - almost Crow size that do the attacking once their young have been born and are still nest bound. They tend to try and surprise you, when they attack by attacking the top or back of your head so, we have hats with eyes painted on the back of them to try and trick them into thinking they are being watched.
Brigit, I looked up the magpie and that is a seriously large bird with a very impressive beak - OUCH! I can see the need for the fake-out hats!
This robin hasn't attacked any people - just vehicles. Well, so far! Now I'll really be keeping a close eye as the nesting season begins!
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