Brave Heart
I call this image "Brave Heart" to give credit to our Red-winged Blackbirds who don't hesitate to attack raptors much larger and more lethal than they are. They are confident in their aerial skills, and I've never seen one attacked back, so it seems well deserved. After harassing this Red-shouldered Hawk for a few minutes the hawk was finally convinced to find more affable surroundings. (Male Red-winged Blackbird - Agelaius phoeniceus; Red-shouldered Hawk - Buteo lineatus) Peaceful Waters in Wellington, Florida
Brave Heart
I call this image "Brave Heart" to give credit to our Red-winged Blackbirds who don't hesitate to attack raptors much larger and more lethal than they are. They are confident in their aerial skills, and I've never seen one attacked back, so it seems well deserved. After harassing this Red-shouldered Hawk for a few minutes the hawk was finally convinced to find more affable surroundings. (Male Red-winged Blackbird - Agelaius phoeniceus; Red-shouldered Hawk - Buteo lineatus) Peaceful Waters in Wellington, Florida