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Mockingbirds and Blue Jays delight in harassing Red-tailed Hawks. Here a pair of Blue Jays is joined by a Northern Mockingbird in an attempt to drive off this Red-tailed Hawk.

 
County - Denton
City - Carrollton
Date - August 2, 2004
Time of Day - Afternoon
Temperature - Hot (greater than 89°F/32°C)
Weather - Clear
Habitat - Residential-Single Family
Type of Behavior - Patrolling
Gender - Uncertain
Maturity - Adult
Observer - Chris Jackson
Main Article - Red-tailed Hawk Observation Location
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  One Response to “Red-tailed Hawk – Harassment”

  1. Yeah I have some really nice Pics of several mockingbirds just getting after a poor Red Tailed Hawk but the hawks seem pretty un interested in the mockingbirds

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