Speaking of aggressive bird behavior, yesterday at our little pond a female
cowbird kept chasing away a male robin (nearly twice her size) who dared to
interrupt her bathtime. Afterwards, she sat and preened as two male cowbirds
competed for her attention.

Janet Millenson
Potomac, MD (Montgomery County)

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harvey Welsh" <>
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Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 12:24 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Mimid Behavior


| I have a Blue Jay that screams like a Sharppie when he wants to get to his
| favorite feeding station.  It is very effective against most of the
finches
| and sparrows that frequent that feeder of sunflower kernels.
|
| This particular Blue Jay will also cast his shadow to try and intimidate
the
| smaller birds.
|
| 
| Harvey Welsh
| Severn, MD. 21144
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