Red-winged Blackbird attacking Great Blue Heron is a photograph by Doris Potter which was uploaded on February 12th, 2012.
Red-winged Blackbird attacking Great Blue Heron
A Red-winged Blackbird harasses and attacks a Great Blue Heron as it tries to eat a fish. The Blackbird had nestlings near by and felt the Heron was... more
by Doris Potter
Title
Red-winged Blackbird attacking Great Blue Heron
Artist
Doris Potter
Medium
Photograph
Description
A Red-winged Blackbird harasses and attacks a Great Blue Heron as it tries to eat a fish. The Blackbird had nestlings near by and felt the Heron was a threat.
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February 12th, 2012
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Comments (22)
Deborah Wilson
Hi Doris, I was so excited to find your amazing photo this morning! I was enjoying this morning's heat when I saw a ruckus out of the corner of my eye and was stunned to see a red winged blackbird relentlessly diving towards a great blue heron that was wading in the shallow waters of the marsh under the shade of the red winged blackbird's nesting tree. The red wing would give him no peace at all so the heron had to find another place of refuge from the heat. I don't know if this is a common happening in the bird world but will say that I admired the tiny bird's boldness in light of the huge size difference. Wow!
Doris Potter replied:
Hi Deborah, I'm glad you liked my photo. It is quite something to see such a brave bird when it is so small in comparison, isn't it? I think baby red winged blackbirds should consider themselves very lucky to have such protective parents!
Ronald Tseng
This is hilarious, Doris. I love it. It pays to keep an eye on nature for what it can offer. Thanks for liking one of my capture of the sparrows.
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks Ronald. You are so right about keeping an eye on nature. You never know what amazements are out there!
Kathy Gibbons
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jealous..............but FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW
Randy Rosenberger
Wow, Doris, and how did you train this blackbird to rsvp to your every command? LOL I just love this unique image, as I have never seen anything quite like this before. Maybe it is in love, but doesn't realize its limitations! LOL This is a fantastic capture of something that only mother nature might comprehend. Thanks for sharing this unique shot with us, as it is one of my faves!
Doris Potter replied:
Hi Randy. Thanks for such nice comments! I never thought of the Blackbird being in love!! Who knows? LOL.
Christine Stonebridge
Absolutely incredible capture, Doris! And wonderfully done (did you bribe them? lol), v/f!
Wibada Photo
Another fun capture of nature at its best (or worst, if you are the heron ;-) )! I love the surprise the heron is obviuosly expressing! F&V
Doris Potter replied:
Or worst of all if you are the fish! Yes, the heron was surprised and annoyed I am sure!
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