Red-winged Blackbirds are nesting in the marsh across the river from downtown Red Wing. Yesterday, an eagle was gathering sticks for his nest there and was confronted by a brave Blackbird.
A Red-winged Blackbird attacks an eagle from behind
A Red-winged Blackbird attacks an eagle from behind
Eagle taking off from perch after getting harassed by a Red-winged Blackbird
Eagle on perch across river from downtown Red Wing
Eagle trying to break off a tree branch for use in its nest
Red-tailed Hawk examining something it just plucked from the ground at Memorial Park in Red Wing