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Grandma Pearl
(Connie Smith)

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Do Birds Get Angry?


Barn Owl is Angry!
from Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife


Have you ever been dive-bombed by an angry bird?   Were you ever a witness to one bird attacking another?  You better believe birds get angry!  They become agitated in several different situations, and to diverse degrees; most notably in defense of their:

  • Territory
  • Family
  • Food Source or Sources

  
A tufted titmouse has defined his territory by declaring his claim from the treetops of that area.  In doing so, he’s attracted the attention of a potential mate.  She likes his vocalizations, and the cut of his jib.  Then in flies another male tufted titmouse; this will never do!  Our intrepid little friend got there first . . .   Find out what happens 
Tufted Titmouse


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2 comments:

Shauna said...

Connie, I read this on your ezine site and found it quite interesting. I love the photos you've included on the blog version.

Interesting and informative as usual!

Unknown said...

Thanks, Shauna! I just love writing about my quirky birds! They are always entertaining--even today in the middle of a white out snow storm my birds were out in force. They lined the tree branches as they waited their turn at the feeders. Some weren't as patient as others!