Can be fun to watch. I've observed a pair of Red Wings at a friends farm that 'owned' half a field while a Harrier's favourite perch was in the other half. As long as the Harrier didn't cross the RW territorial property line things were quiet. The Harrier almost always flew off to the 'other' side. Red Tail Hawks can be the targets of RW and Grackles. Crows too can be harassed by them. Crows in turn are notorious for pestering Red Tails but especially the larger Owls. "Clue"...if there's a large pine with a lot of crows around making quite a ruckus...check for an owl roosting. Humans too can be targets especially of RWings. They have been known to dive at and even occasionally peck attack. One reason why smaller birds can get away with this is that in flight they are faster and more agile than bigger birds. Most of the falcons (Kestrel, Merlin, Peregrine) aren't usually harassed as they are agile and hunt birds anyway. Well observed! You'll learn a lot that way, even if it isn't scientifically accurate to 100%, it will help you be a better birder. Keep in mind that proscribed behavior isn't a 'rule'. I've seen Red Headed Woodpeckers and Scalet Tanagers on the beach at Pelee, not in trees as they 'should be'.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Ron Luft »
Good spotting! Never leave your bins at home.
