It was a gray day but otherwise pleasant so we decided to go for a walk. 
We saw this kite perched in a tree. Nearby there was a red-tailed hawk in another tree. They were engaged in a call and response. The kite has a rather pleasant, chirping call and the hawk a rather unpleasant screech.
Suddenly the kite took off and attacked the hawk, chasing it from its perch.
It continued to harass the hawk until the hawk left the area.
We never know what we will see so its best to keep the cameras close at hand.
More views of the sky are to be found at SkyWatch Friday, hosted for us each week by Klaus, Sandy, Wren and Sylvia.
Great series of pics with the two birds. Most people would have probably missed what was going on.
ReplyDeleteYep, if you are a blogger you always have to keep your camera close.
Terrific captures, Martha! And this time the gray skies make a great backdrop for the birds. Yogi is right, most people would have missed what was going on! Amazing how the more you carry the camera, the more you see and the more beauty you find! Enjoy!
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Great Series of photos. Boom & Gary Of The Vermilon River.
ReplyDeleteGreat series of photos of the birds in flight.
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome sight to see! Bot the Kite and hawk are cool sightings. Great actions shots.
ReplyDeleteHawks seem to get picked on by a lot of other birds! I guess they get even in the end...
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of drama on air. I think birds do get back if somebird picked on them too ^_^
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I enjoyed reading your observations as you took these photo. I would love to know more about the secret life of birds.
ReplyDeletei enjoyed this birdwatching activity. have a lovely weekend. they say rain is here to stay.
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Boy that was a great show well worth going out in the gray for. Interesting to see the extent of territory to be protected. You've documented this well. And I'm sure there's many more.
ReplyDeleteIt's so gray here today I can barely see 100 feet.
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ReplyDeleteGreat post. I love birds.
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Greetings from Roberto
Very true about the camera - and birds are the best foreground for the sky.
ReplyDeleteThese are great shots, Martha - glad the camera was along for the walk. Can't believe the smaller Kite was bullying the bigger Hawk - guess you shouldn't judge a book by its cover (as my Mother used to say...).
ReplyDeleteThis is a fine series, Martha. Love your header, too.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed that a smaller bird has the gumption to attack a hawk! Wow! And, you caught it all as proof...great job! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of pictures of the birds. And a gray sky is just right to showcase the birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture of the big birds! It's a pity that the sky was gray...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
Yoshi
Grey skies but great shots with the birds in it!
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"We never know what we will see so its best to keep the cameras close at hand."
ReplyDeleteVery, very true!!
Gill in Canada
Fabulous pictures of the chase! I always love how smaller birds are so fearless -- and usually triumphant -- in scaring away the bigger ones.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about always having your camera with you.