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Conflict in the air

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 11:04:54 PM

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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.

horse

horse

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
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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.

Pretty as a PictureThe perfect catch

Comments

Darkogdare Wednesday, April 8, 2009 4:38:09 AM

Once 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 bigsmile

RobinRobinL Wednesday, April 8, 2009 5:37:32 AM

It's common to see the Crows chasing Bald Eagles over here!
Nice shots. Love the horse!

NeilUkwildlife Wednesday, April 8, 2009 6:09:16 AM

Crows do seem to enjoy mobbing BOP and herons. Great photos

Adele BrandSittingFox Wednesday, April 8, 2009 6:25:26 PM

Crows are feathered mobsters bandit

Words Wednesday, April 8, 2009 10:23:35 PM

Darko, I may have taken similar shots in the past. The crows chase anything and everything they can.

Words Wednesday, April 8, 2009 10:24:45 PM

Robin, crows are as bold as they come. Chasing an eagle sounds risky! The horse was keen to get on the blog wink

Words Wednesday, April 8, 2009 10:24:59 PM

Thanks Neil!

Words Wednesday, April 8, 2009 10:25:20 PM

Adele, well put bandit

Loiscakkleberrylane Wednesday, April 8, 2009 11:47:24 PM

Great shots! Our crows are back and I've seen them chasing the hawks recently.

Words Thursday, April 9, 2009 9:18:48 AM

Lois, do crows ever go away? They are here all year round, but then our winters are mild. smurf

Mark JonesFlying Red Fox Blog Thursday, April 9, 2009 11:54:21 AM

Thats a good catch well done bigsmile That horse looks pleased to see you.

Words Thursday, April 9, 2009 8:12:05 PM

Thanks Mark! The horse was really friendly smile

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