Our walks along the boardwalk aren’t daily any more because we are cycling the trails as well. However sometimes when we are on the boardwalk, we see Great Blue Herons which are always a treat. One morning last month, we happened upon a heron feeding in the marsh.
It took off along the shoreline.
Further along the shoreline, we saw it had met up with a companion and the two stood motionless in the water. They are such elegant looking birds.
On one of our more recent visits to the boardwalk, we were on the way to the car when we heard a ruckus. It took a minute or so to discover the source.
Three birds, two blackbirds and a woodpecker were harassing a crow.
The woodpecker left and two more blackbirds joined the harassment.
Eventually two of the birds made the crow fly off.
You can see the birds harassing the crow in the 15 second video here.
I saw a similar story on-line recently. Someone photographed as a raven stole eggs from nests and several species of birds ganged up on the raven to drive it away.
There are numerous blackbird nests among the reeds, grasses and shrubs in the area where I spotted them harassing the crow.
Finally, we had the grand-dog, Georgie with us recently at the boardwalk. She enjoys watching the animals, especially the rodents.
We always give her time to watch and she invariably,
though unsuccessfully, attempts to chase them.
Her face is a study in concentration.
The animals around us provide much to see and enjoy.
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