Red-winged Blackbird chasing an Osprey
p.1 #1Red-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
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
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Jun 03, 2026 at 02:55 PM
p.1 #2Red-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
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 03:48 PM
p.1 #3Red-winged Blackbird chasing an Osprey
Terrific shots Morris, that first one is a real hoot.
Jun 03, 2026 at 04:28 PM
p.1 #4Red-winged Blackbird chasing an Osprey
Morris,
Nice set, RWB do get aggressive and territorial this time of year
Chris S
Nice set, RWB do get aggressive and territorial this time of year
Chris S
Jun 04, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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p.1 #6Red-winged Blackbird chasing an Osprey
louie champan wrote:
Terrific shots Morris, that first one is a real hoot.
Thank you Louie
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csinseattle wrote:
Morris,
Nice set, RWB do get aggressive and territorial this time of year
Chris S
Thank you Chris,
It's been crazy this year. I feel sorry for the other birds
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psharvic wrote:
Nice catch, Morris.
Thank you Vic
Good to hear from you,
Morris
Terrific shots Morris, that first one is a real hoot.
Thank you Louie
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csinseattle wrote:
Morris,
Nice set, RWB do get aggressive and territorial this time of year
Chris S
Thank you Chris,
It's been crazy this year. I feel sorry for the other birds
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psharvic wrote:
Nice catch, Morris.
Thank you Vic
Good to hear from you,
Morris
Jun 12, 2026 at 07:26 AM
p.1 #7Red-winged Blackbird chasing an Osprey
Super catch, the look on the osprey is great Morris.
Maybe the RWBB is jealous of the osprey's fancy jewelry? I don't see too many banded ones around here.
Eric
Maybe the RWBB is jealous of the osprey's fancy jewelry? I don't see too many banded ones around here.
Eric
Jun 12, 2026 at 08:16 AM