Yesterday, I witnessed a Baltimore oriole pursuing a much larger crow. I've seen smaller birds chasing off hawks and crows before, but this was the first time I witnessed it fairly close...what surprised me the most was that the male oriole actually made contact, either pecking or at least slamming into the back of the crow.
This encounter makes me wonder if there might be a pair of orioles nesting in the yard. If I ever notice their unique nest, I'll be sure to post a follow up.
Recreating a native habitat has been a dream of mine since I was about 18. It only took me 20 years, but I finally have two acres of land in the country with which to work (and play). My goal is to document the improvements I make to the property: restoring habitat & attracting birds and butterflies in addition to other wildlife.
No comments:
Post a Comment