A Red-tailed Hawk landed at the top of an evergreen tree at the edge of the marsh. It was likely keeping an eye out for the small mammals that are its typical prey. However, the Mockingbird that was already in the tree took exception. The hawk wasn’t interested in the Mockingbird as prey. And it was not feeling particularly threatened when the smaller bird tried to make it leave. It just watched as the Mockingbird dove at it several times before giving up. The Red-tail then returned to scanning the marsh.
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