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First I heard the whistles. Then, silhouetted against the solid grey sky, I saw two enormous birds which I recognised instantly from their forked tails and characteristic calls of distress. What was their problem?

Then I spotted it. A single small bird as black as soot. A lone crow was terrorising the two giant kites mercilessly. It wouldn’t give up. It was dive-bombing and nipping them!

Surely these two giants could join forces to see off this tiny Spitfire? Convert it into a light lunch for two? But no... this incredibly courageous crow saw them off.

What a carrion!

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    Jamie Clapperton almost 3 years ago

    Enjoyed this slice of Avian life Neville. ;-) The Crow Sounds as brave as fox chasing cat my family once had!

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    Jamie Clapperton almost 3 years ago

    What a Carrion- Grrrroa- :-)

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    Neville Hunt almost 3 years ago

    Thanks Jamie. Sorry about the ending... it was an afterthought which demanded that I edit out 3 words to accommodate it!😁

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    Christopher almost 3 years ago

    Teehee!

    The hummingbirds are starting to make their appearances now that I've put the feeders back up for the season. I saw a couple a few weeks ago but it was still quite chilly then, so these must've caught an early flight up from South America!

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