You witnessed a behavior called “mobbing,” where smaller birds swoop and dash at flying or perched larger birds (and sometimes mammals). They typically do this in an effort to drive away potential predators from a breeding territory, a nest or young, or a nonbreeding home range.
The hunter is everywhere
Acrylic on Canvas
size: 20x24''
2019
A mob of small birds makes it difficult for a hawk to hunt. And this is more than just an alarm: The bird sounds are also a call to arms
Acrylic on Canvas
size: 20x24''
2019
Acrylic on Canvas
size: 20x24''
2019
Acrylic on Canvas
size: 20x24''
2019
