While hunting this morning in a large field that turkey frequent often I saw two hens at different times being dive bombed by red wind black birds . It seemed like they got out of the field as fast as they could due to being harassed. Last week I saw a lot more turkey activity in the field. Will these small birds make the turkey avoid the field ?
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They are very aggressive during nesting season and are even known for going after hawks and people.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 14, 2021, 01:45:01 PM
They are very aggressive during nesting season and are even known for going after hawks and people.
I saw 2 of them attacking a redtail yesterday
Quote from: bigriverbum on May 14, 2021, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 14, 2021, 01:45:01 PM
They are very aggressive during nesting season and are even known for going after hawks and people.
I saw 2 of them attacking a redtail yesterday
I believe it. I think Starlings do the same.
I used to see those birds a lot but I don't see them very often anymore. I guess it's just my location.
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I'll tell ya another aggressive little bird when it's nesting.. those killdeer.
Quote from: aclawrence on May 14, 2021, 08:23:30 PM
I used to see those birds a lot but I don't see them very often anymore. I guess it's just my location.
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My son mentioned that while we were hunting. He said he now only sees them when we're out hunting.
I think I take notice of my outdoor surroundings a lot more when I am hunting so I do notice them more. I saw the most beautiful bird in a shade of blue I had never seen before. (Not a Bluebird or Bluejay, I know those right off) I wish I had brought my camera with me yesterday but I did not. I did today but did not see the same bird. Moving my location next time I hunt which will be Tuesday and hope to see more birds then, it is a better location for seeing birds.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 15, 2021, 01:34:01 PM
I think I take notice of my outdoor surroundings a lot more when I am hunting so I do notice them more. I saw the most beautiful bird in a shade of blue I had never seen before. (Not a Bluebird or Bluejay, I know those right off) I wish I had brought my camera with me yesterday but I did not. I did today but did not see the same bird. Moving my location next time I hunt which will be Tuesday and hope to see more birds then, it is a better location for seeing birds.
Indigo Bunting?
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Quote from: Happy on May 15, 2021, 04:04:13 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 15, 2021, 01:34:01 PM
I think I take notice of my outdoor surroundings a lot more when I am hunting so I do notice them more. I saw the most beautiful bird in a shade of blue I had never seen before. (Not a Bluebird or Bluejay, I know those right off) I wish I had brought my camera with me yesterday but I did not. I did today but did not see the same bird. Moving my location next time I hunt which will be Tuesday and hope to see more birds then, it is a better location for seeing birds.
Indigo Bunting?
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Could have been, the color looks right but it seemed bigger at a distance.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 15, 2021, 10:42:03 PM
Quote from: Happy on May 15, 2021, 04:04:13 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 15, 2021, 01:34:01 PM
I think I take notice of my outdoor surroundings a lot more when I am hunting so I do notice them more. I saw the most beautiful bird in a shade of blue I had never seen before. (Not a Bluebird or Bluejay, I know those right off) I wish I had brought my camera with me yesterday but I did not. I did today but did not see the same bird. Moving my location next time I hunt which will be Tuesday and hope to see more birds then, it is a better location for seeing birds.
Indigo Bunting?
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Could have been, the color looks right but it seemed bigger at a distance.
Turn the power down on your binoculars.:)
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I've seen longbeards dive-bombed by the RWBL. The RWBL defend their breeding grounds and nest locations. Turkeys will most definitely eat fledglings and eggs given the opportunity.
Quote from: Happy on May 16, 2021, 10:22:45 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 15, 2021, 10:42:03 PM
Quote from: Happy on May 15, 2021, 04:04:13 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on May 15, 2021, 01:34:01 PM
I think I take notice of my outdoor surroundings a lot more when I am hunting so I do notice them more. I saw the most beautiful bird in a shade of blue I had never seen before. (Not a Bluebird or Bluejay, I know those right off) I wish I had brought my camera with me yesterday but I did not. I did today but did not see the same bird. Moving my location next time I hunt which will be Tuesday and hope to see more birds then, it is a better location for seeing birds.
Indigo Bunting?
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Could have been, the color looks right but it seemed bigger at a distance.
Turn the power down on your binoculars.:)
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good one , I have been seeing birds down here in south louisiana that are common in south texas , shift in summer , winter range ? Red wings are fearless