I was at my son soccer practice . after a few minutes i notice there is some actions behind the tree , and some bird noises was coming from there too . as soon i took my camera from backpack and look up around me ( noises were much closer )
i was SHOCKED . small bird was chasing the hawk all around the field and parking lot .... Hawk still has his prey . i have a fraction of time to capture this moment (was still in my car ). in a minute they flew to the other side of field . where i don't have access . as you can see a few of them out of focus . usually those picture will be deleted . but i decide it to share my experience .

[MikeNArk]

Sometimes you go looking for shots and sometimes they come to you. I have seen this chase many times when a Mockingbird is chasing a Red Tailed Hawk away from its territory. I've never been lucky enough or close enough to get such good photos of the chase. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[Tonytee]

My Word! What an excellent BIF Wildlife series. Most impressive and many thnx for the treat.

Tony

[rhanz]

I was at my son soccer practice . after a few minutes i notice there is some actions behind the tree , and some bird noises was coming from there too . as soon i took my camera from backpack and look up around me ( noises were much closer )
i was SHOCKED . small bird was chasing the hawk all around the field and parking lot .... Hawk still has his prey . i have a fraction of time to capture this moment (was still in my car ). in a minute they flew to the other side of field . where i don't have access . as you can see a few of them out of focus . usually those picture will be deleted . but i decide it to share my experience .

Well done and keep posting your great photo's

[tncowdaddy]

as you can see a few of them out of focus . usually those picture will be deleted . but i decide it to share my experience .

A great set! Sharing the out of focus ones helps tell the story. Thanks for doing so.

I have seen this chase many times when a Mockingbird is chasing a Red Tailed Hawk away from its territory. I've never been lucky enough or close enough to get such good photos of the chase.

Same here. When I'm out shooting birds, it never seems to happen.

[nixxo2002]

Sometimes you go looking for shots and sometimes they come to you. I have seen this chase many times when a Mockingbird is chasing a Red Tailed Hawk away from its territory. I've never been lucky enough or close enough to get such good photos of the chase. Well done and thanks for sharing.

you are right . Mockingbird defend territory , and attack anyone who approach very close. i saw a couple times when Mockingbird attack cats . but never witness them chasing the hawk .
thanks for a comment .

[angkymac]

Interesting for sure!
Just going to a soccer game, and then to get pictures like these!
Angky.

[nixxo2002]

Well done and keep posting your great photo's

thanks

[nixxo2002]

My Word! What an excellent BIF Wildlife series. Most impressive and many thnx for the treat.

Tony

my pleasure

[pichaser]

Being aware of the circumstances certainly pays . TFS

[jbinpg]

Great shots! This Redtail was hatched last year - note the barred juvenile tail feather still not molted out. Not sure what bird prey the hawk has in its talons but it does not look to be a mocker. - Jack

[nixxo2002]

Great shots! This Redtail was hatched last year - note the barred juvenile tail feather still not molted out. Not sure what bird prey the hawk has in its talons but it does not look to be a mocker. - Jack

i think it's a Mockingbird . i have the other picture . maybe it help .

[sergysergy]

awesome pictures!

[nixxo2002]

awesome pictures!

thank you

[phx.david]

Very nice shots. Great detail.