As we were wrapping up our March 6, 2022 hike at Cedar Hill State Park and trying to dodge the light rain that was trying to start, we saw this American Crow start attacking a Red-shouldered Hawk, so I started taking shots in burst mode. American Crows are well-known for attacking birds of prey, presumably going on the offense as a defense mechanism against the predators. If you look closely at the sequence of photos, the hawk appears to have some nesting material in it talons, so it was not out hunting. It was exciting to see and capture this interaction.
Canon EOS 5DS R with Tamron 150-600 mm lens; 150 mm; ISO-160; f/5.6; 1/800 sec.
Canon EOS 5DS R with Tamron 150-600 mm lens; 150 mm; ISO-160; f/5.6; 1/800 sec.
Canon EOS 5DS R with Tamron 150-600 mm lens; 150 mm; ISO-200; f/5.6; 1/800 sec.
Canon EOS 5DS R with Tamron 150-600 mm lens; 150 mm; ISO-320; f/5; 1/800 sec.
Canon EOS 5DS R with Tamron 150-600 mm lens; 150 mm; ISO-320; f/5; 1/800 sec.
Canon EOS 5DS R with Tamron 150-600 mm lens; 150 mm; ISO-400; f/5.6; 1/800 sec.