A short sequence – taken from too far away – of a buzzard being chased by a crow.
The crow was definitely the victor in this encounter with its much larger competitor for carrion. The buzzard eventually gave up and took shelter in the trees.
Not all animals are as difficult to spot. Indeed some love the camera. This pretty horse trotted over to the fence as I was walking past, and all but insisted on being photographed. I was happy to oblige.
Back at home, the foxes are still being evasive, the hedgehog is making regular forays across the garden, and the tadpoles are finally swimming free.
Tadpole
Camera note: all daytime shots taken with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens. The tadpole was photographed with the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG macro lens.
gdare
8 Apr 2009Once I have seen some photos, I think you made them, of two crows chasing buzzard. Crows seem to be very brave birds, not to mention they are smarter 😀
RobinL
8 Apr 2009It's common to see the Crows chasing Bald Eagles over here!
Nice shots. Love the horse!
Ukwildlife
8 Apr 2009Crows do seem to enjoy mobbing BOP and herons. Great photos
SittingFox
8 Apr 2009Crows are feathered mobsters :bandit:
Words
8 Apr 2009Adele, well put :bandit:
Words
8 Apr 2009Darko, I may have taken similar shots in the past. The crows chase anything and everything they can.
Words
8 Apr 2009Robin, crows are as bold as they come. Chasing an eagle sounds risky! The horse was keen to get on the blog 😉
Words
8 Apr 2009Thanks Neil!
cakkleberrylane
9 Apr 2009Great shots! Our crows are back and I've seen them chasing the hawks recently.
Words
9 Apr 2009Lois, do crows ever go away? They are here all year round, but then our winters are mild. :smurf:
Flying Red Fox Blog
9 Apr 2009Thats a good catch well done 😀 That horse looks pleased to see you.
Words
9 Apr 2009Thanks Mark! The horse was really friendly 🙂