Red-winged Blackbird chasing an Osprey

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p.1 #1 · Red-winged Blackbird chasing an Osprey

Red-winged Blackbirds are incredibly aggressive at defending there nests and they will attack even the largest birds. I've also photographed them attacking a Great Egret and a Bald Eagle.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

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Jun 03, 2026 at 03:55 PM

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p.1 #2 · Red-winged Blackbird chasing an Osprey

Morris,

That is really cool! I know what you mean about territoriality - I got too close to a nest last year and the RWB strafed me hard!

Good job.

Steve

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Jun 03, 2026 at 04:48 PM

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p.1 #3 · Red-winged Blackbird chasing an Osprey

Terrific shots Morris, that first one is a real hoot.

Jun 03, 2026 at 05:28 PM


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