When I first started going down the river, I would see red-wing blackbirds chasing birds and thought
that they must have transgressed and crossed their nesting area. After a while, I realized the blackbirds
just enjoy pecking these large birds simply for the fun of it. It doesn't matter how big the bird - osprey,
eagle, great blue heron - or what they are doing, they will chase them and peck their backs knowing that
the target is too large to maneuver and go after them. I have seen osprey and eagles in the midst of a
dive for a fish out in the middle of the river being harassed by RWB's. They just seem to enjoy doing
it.
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