Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Clash of the Dinosaurs

This was surprising. I’ve seen Red-tails eat feral Pigeons, but I didn’t know they bothered with such small fare as song birds. I mean, how would they even catch one? But this mature Red-tailed Hawk snagged what I think is a Song Sparrow on the ground. The prey was eaten in about two bites, with some plucking. The feet and head went down sharp parts out/up.

One response to “Clash of the Dinosaurs”

  1. Great photo! Although survival depends on eating, it is unfortunate for the other bird to die so another can live.

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