Red-tail and Blue Jay

A Blue Jay bothering a young Red-tailed Hawk in Central Park photographed in March 2015.

Paul Randall 2016-02-28 / 7:47 am

Blue Jays do not tolerate raptors. They scramble like fighter jets. I’ve seen this in my own back yard. Jays dive bombing a Cooper’s while the white-wings and sparrows all disappear.

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- Sherry Lynn Felix 2016-02-28 / 7:50 am
  
  I see that in Central Park too. Fun to watch. The raptors usually just hunch up, scowl and ignore it. When looking for hawks or other raptors I listen for mobbing birds.
  
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faransilverton 2016-02-28 / 12:17 am

Beautiful photo

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- Sherry Lynn Felix 2016-02-28 / 1:02 am
  
  Thanks
  
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Barbara Bryan 2016-02-27 / 9:07 pm

What a beautiful image. Love the underbelly view of the blue jay, as well as the juxtaposition of the birds against the branches.

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- Sherry Lynn Felix 2016-02-27 / 11:44 pm
  
  Thank you very much.
  
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