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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: cairnstone on January 20, 2018, 04:13:32 PM

Title: Owl and Raven
Post by: cairnstone on January 20, 2018, 04:13:32 PM

I encountered an owl and a raven sitting on a gravel road near Grand Valley today. I didn't see the owl assuming it was just a clump of snow. The raven flushed first then the clump of snow came to life and flew into an adjacent field. I sat for about 25 minutes watching the raven harassing the owl. The raven dive-bombed the owl from above and from each side. The raven eventually landed beside the owl and tried to peck it. The owl took a swipe at the raven and the raven got the message and departed. I like the way the owl looked at me as if to say "Can't you get rid of this clown?".

(https://download.ams.birds.cornell.edu/api/v1/asset/82683811/1200)

(https://download.ams.birds.cornell.edu/api/v1/asset/82692091/1200)

Title: Re: Owl and Raven
Post by: Dinusaur on January 20, 2018, 07:30:49 PM

Beautiful interaction photo.

Title: Re: Owl and Raven
Post by: Ally on January 20, 2018, 11:24:53 PM

I wish I get to see something like this. I also like when us birders trying to put words in birds.  :P  :P