Feathered Action: Owl vs Everybody

Found while reorganizing files. These photos were published a few years ago as part of a longer post. I like the action so let’s have a rerun.

A Barred Owl was being harassed by a group of birds that included Crows, Robins, Blue Jays, Chickadees and more. They were very vocal as they constantly swooped at the Barred Owl as this American Crow is doing. The Owl is clutching a Blue Jay that got a little too close. The confrontation ended when the Owl flew off with the unfortunate Jay.

I just managed to get a quick shot of the Barred Owl making off with the Blue Jay that wasn’t quite quick enough that day.