An angry neighbour…

This swallow was less than impressed with this great gray owl landing on a post near its nest. Continuous dive bombing eventually led the owl to move along. You can see the anger on the little one’s face. I’d move along too.

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This entry was posted on June 14, 2023 by Christopher Martin. It was filed under Alberta, Owls, Wildlife and was tagged with bird in flight, birds fighting, conflict, dive bombing, ducking, Great Gray Owl, swallow, wildlife photography.

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   Cynthia Guenther Richardson

   Owls seems so often chased away. Makes sense in this case! Of course, owls are fierce predators…but I do love them.

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   June 19, 2023 at 4:50 pm
   

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   Jane's Heartsong

   They mean business when their young are threatened! Nice timing!

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   June 16, 2023 at 2:59 am
   

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   Sherry Felix

   Terrific story

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   June 15, 2023 at 6:58 am
   

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