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American robin tries to take on a red tailed hawk

March 26, 2022 by Tony Leave a Comment

American robin tries to take on a red tailed hawk
An American robin tries to take on a red tailed hawk in the air. (© Tony’s Takes)

A fun few images. I was photographing the hawk as it approached when suddenly, this little robin came out of nowhere. It was clearly not pleased with the raptor’s presence in its nesting area and came to escort it out of its territory.

The little bird never got any closer than shown in these images and I don’t think the hawk even knew it was there as you can tell it was quite focused on me. Fun to see and amazing how these little birds show no fear sometimes in taking on birds that are far bigger.

An American robin tries to take on a red tailed hawk in the air. (© Tony's Takes)
An American robin tries to take on a red tailed hawk in the air. (© Tony’s Takes)
An American robin tries to take on a red tailed hawk in the air. (© Tony's Takes)
An American robin tries to take on a red tailed hawk in the air. (© Tony’s Takes)

American robin kind of looks mean

April 30, 2019 by Tony Leave a Comment

American robin kind of looks mean
An American robin looks head on. (© Tony’s Takes)

This pretty one landed on a stump not 20 feet away and seemed pretty interested in the guy intruding on its open space. Normally I wouldn’t bother with a picture as little birds are so fleeing and usually by the time I get my camera up to my eye, they are gone. This one however seemed quite content to pose and almost seemed to be giving me the stink eye at one point.

American Robin takes a dip

March 27, 2018 by Tony Leave a Comment

I don’t normally take pictures of ‘little birds’ as they are usually so skittish and I just don’t have the patience to try to get close. However, every now and then one makes itself readily available for my camera and such was the case with this Robin.

It hopped down to the lake’s edge, waded in, and took a quick bath. I didn’t get an image of it as it dunked its head in the water as that happened so darned fast. However, I did manage a few nice pics of it including one with water drops flying in the air.

These common birds live year-round in the contiguous United States and are oftentimes found foraging on the ground for a meal.

An American Robin plays in the waters of a lake. (© Tony’s Takes)
An American Robin plays in the waters of a lake. (© Tony’s Takes)
An American Robin plays in the waters of a lake. (© Tony’s Takes)
An American Robin plays in the waters of a lake. (© Tony’s Takes)
An American Robin plays in the waters of a lake. (© Tony’s Takes)
An American Robin plays in the waters of a lake. (© Tony’s Takes)

Robins squabble – or perhaps were just getting frisky

March 14, 2016 by Tony Leave a Comment

I don’t normally train my camera on little birds as they tend to be so darned skittish plus I don’t usually even know what they are. This time however was a bit different in that American Robins are easily identified. This pair was flittering about in a tree Saturday, chasing each other incessantly. Pretty tough to stay framed on one of them, let alone two. Not sure if they were mad at each other or perhaps was part of a mating ritual. Either way, it was kind of fun to watch.

A pair of American Robins seem to be having a squabble.  (© Tony’s Takes)
A pair of American Robins seem to be having a squabble. (© Tony’s Takes)
A pair of American Robins seem to be having a squabble.  (© Tony’s Takes)
A pair of American Robins seem to be having a squabble. (© Tony’s Takes)
A pair of American Robins seem to be having a squabble.  (© Tony’s Takes)
A pair of American Robins seem to be having a squabble. (© Tony’s Takes)

Robin tries its hand at camouflage

September 2, 2015 by Tony Leave a Comment

This tree had some type of berries on it earlier this summer so it was a flurry of feathered activity as the birds had a feast. This American Robin was doing its best to hide from me but I managed one decent shot of it before it disappeared further into the brush.

An American Robin tries to hide within the thick leaves of a tree. (© Tony’s Takes)
An American Robin tries to hide within the thick leaves of a tree. (© Tony’s Takes)

Robin rams into Great Horned Owl

May 26, 2015 by Tony Leave a Comment

Yesterday I was taking pictures of this adult #owl who was hanging out not far from my home. Instead of taking up a spot in the sheltered interior of the tree like normal, it had chosen to be out in the open. Unfortunately for it, being so exposed, it was constantly being hassled by smaller birds.

I didn’t think I had gotten any pics of the action until I got home and looked at this image closely. It appears this Robin (at least that is what I think it is) pretty much rammed the owl or came darned close. Notice too that the Robin actually has a worm or something in its mouth. I do wish the owl’s head had been turned so it could be seen but it is a unique image / moment so I am not complaining too much.

A Robin recovers after ramming into a Great Horned Owl. (© Tony’s Takes)
A Robin recovers after ramming into a Great Horned Owl. (© Tony’s Takes)

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