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.”

A Raid

I woke up recently around six with a Blue Jay’s piercing screams coming from right outside.

A crow was raiding this messy House Sparrow nest in the linden across the street and the Jay was sounding the alarm.

I don’t think the Crow found anything.

The Jay, after a swoop at the crow.

After the Crow flew off, the Jay went to check out the nest to see if there were any leftovers.

This one also missed out on an early breakfast.

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