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What’s Making That Racket?
Oh, a bunch of birds!
I was enjoying my morning “cuppa” of tea when I became aware of a cacophony of bird calls in my backyard. Grabbing my binoculars, I hurried to the porch to see what was happening.
At first I thought there was a war between the resident bluejays and catbirds. But as I scanned the woodland trees bordering my property, I saw what the ruckus was about.
A hawk huddled on a naked tree branch. The smaller birds were screaming at him, dive-bombing repeatedly.
A risky business for small birds against a large foe, which I’ve discussed in earlier writing. But brave too. After about ten minutes, the hawk flew away.
The birds calmed down, but they kept calling to each other. I thought I detected a distinct note of braggadocio in their voices!