Lake Poygan - Sandhill Crane being dive-bombed by a red-tailed hawk

Max Airborne, on May 29, 2007, said:

Wow!

meteorologygeek1, on May 29, 2007, said:

What a setting!

Auchtung!, on May 29, 2007, said:

Thanks for your comments! Note: I had originally posted this as a "blue heron", but looking close it's a sandhill crane.

Max Airborne, on May 29, 2007, said:

The size of the bird is just incredible. I had no idea! I sure would like to experience that place!

bayboom, on October 30, 2008, said:

The attacking bird in the photo is not a crow. It is either a red-wing blackbird or a yellow- headed blackbird. Both birds are marsh nesters and are extremely territorial during the nesting season.

I live there, and I have seen blacbirds attack and drive off adult bald eagles.

ReadingPublic, on December 30, 2008, said:

I live there that's a red tailed hawk that lives in that marsh. He is a frequent visitor. There is also a bald eagle out there. The Sandhill Crane is one of 4 that nest in there.

Auchtung!, on December 31, 2008, said:

Thanks for your Bird ID's. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a red-winged blackbird, but now it's been awhile. I'll go with the ReadingPublic analysis unless I hear more.