Mobbing the buzzard

Initially there were 5 crows mobbing the buzzard presumably because they considered that he was on "their" patch. I saw them as I was walking along Wood Lane. This is the second time I've seen this happen down there. I'm glad I went for my walk this morning as there was a nice blue sky whereas this afternoon it has turned very grey. I have been out to lunch with my friends. We met over 30 years ago when we went to college to do English Literature 'O' level and we have remained friends ever since. The other 4 are older than me and in fact Jean celebrated her 70th birthday last year but they don't seem any older.

Of the several shots I took of these birds, Steve thought this was the best one and I must admit I'm surprised that they all look in focus.

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend and manages to survive the wind and storms which are hitting the UK at the moment. Thanks for all your kind comments and Favs.

[Pam Knowler]

Wow Rosie what a fabulous capture!! I have seen this and got a shot of some crows mobbing a red kite earlier this year. Love that they are all in focus and the lovely blue sky is a bonus!! Fav!!

[Graham Thresher]

Great capture.

[Helen K]

I love watching the antics of crows

[Steve]

What an awesome capture! Timing is perfect. fav

[Jan Rose]

Lovely action shot.

[Peter Dulis]

Nice capture

[carol white]

Great capture. Fav!! 😃

[Eve Pulsater]

Well captured. The crows around here mob any raptor including our resident Peregrine Falcon and the really big Buzzards.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot.

[Rosie Kind]

@pamknowler @thresheg @helly31 @stevej @jan20 @pdulis @carolmw @creampuff @elisasaeter Thank you

[Scott]

Wow... not something you see everyday. Great catch!

[Margaret Obey]

Wonderful, they don't care who they take on. Lucky you to see it. Great timing to capture it.

[Denise fuller]

super capture

[Lavender Bells]

Great photo. That scene happens round here quite a bit.

[Loopy-Lou]

Fabulous capture

[Judith Greenwood]

Cool sight - we saw golden eagles having a go at sea eagles in Mull and the crows having a go at golden eagles - the most intelligent apparently.

[Kane Arlow]

Great capture. It does look like they are being territorial.

[tony gig]

Great shot of nature Rosie...

[Rosie Kind]

@sbolden @ceilidh @denisefuller @lavenderbells @bizziebeeme @judithg @karlow75 @tonygig Thanks

[Paula W]

Great capture Rosie. That weather out there is mad isn't it? Blowing a gale but 14 degrees at the moment!

[Myrna O'Hara]

Great chase shot.

[Richard Sayer]

Not an easy shot to do and you've retained detail in the plumage despite the movement and the backlighting... excellent!

[debi]

great shot the birds look great against that pretty blue sky!

[Robyn]

Great light and capture

[Camille Bisson]

well done, Rosie, great shot, sounds like you had a lovely afternoon, too.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

I can hear the buzzard now, "Stone the Crows, let's get out of here". Nice capture.

[Molly]

Great capture of this unusual scene. It's so good to be with old friends and just pick up where you left off last time.

[Me again]

Great captured!

[Carole Imes]

Awesome catch of the crows chasing that hawk. The mockingbirds do the same here and it's so fun to watch.

[Bernard d'Brienu]

Good photo