Hungry Hawk Vineyard 20210417
It wasn’t long before the hawk turned the tables. I wondered why the Hawk put up with this harassment. Well, ornithologists say, “I have never seen crows approach when young were present, but birds of prey will fiercely protect their nests.” One commented, “None of our staff has ever seen crows or raccoons be predators on an eagle nest with eggs or young in it.” Another said, “I don’t know for sure, but when there’s a nest involved, the stakes are higher, and the raptor would probably fight back. The crows know this and keep their distance.” Or, as another put it, “When baby hawks are in the nest, the area around it becomes a no-fly zone for crows.” #Escondido #CA #Nikon #D810 #withmytamron #SCPCphotos, #Hungry_Hawk_Vineyard #Red_Tailed_Hawk
