Aggressive Redwing
Red-winged Blackbirds are very aggressive in the Spring. I have seen them attack large birds such as Canada Geese and Sandhill Cranes. I have been buzzed by them too, warning me not to approach their nests.
This Redwing, having staked his claim to territory, hunched forward, lifted his wings, spread his tail feathers and trilled loudly. He was warning another male that 100 feet away was a little too close. He swooped at the interloper who flew off, only to return a few minutes later to start the drama over again, and again.
Aggressive Redwing
Red-winged Blackbirds are very aggressive in the Spring. I have seen them attack large birds such as Canada Geese and Sandhill Cranes. I have been buzzed by them too, warning me not to approach their nests.
This Redwing, having staked his claim to territory, hunched forward, lifted his wings, spread his tail feathers and trilled loudly. He was warning another male that 100 feet away was a little too close. He swooped at the interloper who flew off, only to return a few minutes later to start the drama over again, and again.