I saw the most interesting thing

[harleybaby]

Ok well, I thought it was interesting. LOL

I feed doves in my backyard and a few months ago one of them got snatched in my yard by a hawk. Of course I was soooo upset and tried to save it but he just flew away with him.:( Then I had to realize that it was nature and now I'm able to look at things a little bit differently.

Anyway this morning I heard all these birds screaming and I look over to see and a hawk was being chased, divebombed and attacked by about 20 crows. I did see something in its claws as it flew by and i think he got one of the babies.:( I've got to tell you though those were some ticked off crows. They bombarded chased and attacked that hawk for as long as I could see. I've never seen anything like that before. As sad as it is, I found it quite fascinating.

[Jean]

It surely would of been a sight to see, even knowing how sad a flock loss is. That goes to show you the flocks love for their own like humans do. Protecting your loved ones is a natural instinct we share with birds and other animals.

[Junkzoo]

Yup, and a sideline to that story, don't know what kind of birds they are, but i see smaller birds, chasing crows alot around here,,,goes after them big time,,
kinda makes you want to cheer for the "lil" guys,,,,

[harleybaby]

LOL yeah it does doesn't it? Always root for the underdog.:)


I remember a few months ago my mom asked me (because I just can't shut up about birds LOL even though I know I bore them to death:funny: ) "If birds are so emotional then why don't they care what happens to their babies?"
After what I witnessed today and seeing how brave they were and willing to put themselves in danger I'd say they care immensely(sp). It was amazing to see them all work together as a flock.

[Sue]

I've seen dove and blackbirds gang up together to chase off magpies who came too close to their nests.:emot-danc