Pete, thanks for that story...the funny thing is that she will be a bird friend her whole life as once you're accepted that's it...I'm the cat version, and that makes me happy...Tony

A few months ago in my backyard I was observing the Robins enjoying the Birdbath and taking polite turns splashing about and drinking water. From behind a large Asian Dragon pottery I suddenly noticed that  little Black  neighborhood  Cat  was in position ready to leap in order to capture one of the unsuspecting Robins . NEXT , ALL OF A SUDDEN , I hear the Crows making announcements and out of no where the Red Tail Hawk swoops down and grabs that little Black neighborhood Cat . With the Cat shrieking the Red Tail Hawk takes flight high above the trees with the Cat flailing about while in the grasps of the Hawks talons. During all of the this the Crows take flight trying to intercept the Red Tail Hawk who is greatly slowed down from the weight of the Cat . In an attempt to flee from my Back Yard Crows realizing that he is out numbered he drops the Cat into a nearby tree. The Cat quickly ran into hiding and was saved. The Robins in my Bird bath were saved and the incident concludes with a Squirrel seeing an opportunity to get a quick drink of water from the Bird bath during this hyperbole .  Life is good.
 
A Happy ending !

Millions go their whole lives without being witness to such a cool scene; wow...I did once see a small dog get taken away by an eagle...Tony

Wolf,  
That is an amazing story; you have to be in it to win as they say. Here in N. Florida in mid February into early March the Robins migrate in the 1000's heading north. There are times when my front lawn will have 50 at a time swooping in taking turns to take part on what it has to offer.
 Not to get to off course, I had witnessed an Osprey flying in an almost sun setted sky squawking away. I had noticed it was carrying a Bonnet Head shark (Small Hammerhead species). I was thinking what was he squawking about he has his fish, within a second a Bald Eagle was hot in pursuit. They both went off like 2 fighter pilots over the dunes towards the ocean. I'm sure it didn't end well for the Osprey.

Tony ,  that was sad for the small dog and the dogs folks must be heart broken.  
 
Pete , perhaps the Osprey dropped the small shark but we will never know.  
 
      I thank you  guys for your interest.  
 
Wolf

Wolf,
I'm sure the Osprey did, it happens all the time. It's an easy meal for the Eagle. Just to see it in that context was an experience. Blazoned nature memories.
Pete

Pete, as I get older such memories and experiences seem to be getting  increasingly priceless.

reminds me of a story from 2009 when a bunch of birdwatchers were waiting to see a very rare Grey phalarope. it had barely appeared when a buzzard swooped down and carried it off.  Made the national news over here. Some pretty cool photos here
 
Graeme

Graeme , That was indeed a gripping incident in all regards. Sad for the Grey Phalarope. Thanks for posting that .

Buzzard...that's an Eagle on this side of the pond.
 
Yeah, that must of been sad for the small dog, though it's possible it got dropped; the eagle flew through some trees and was less than 10 feet from me straining to gain altitude...by the time I thought 'damn, that's a dog!' the eagle was past me flying over someone's yard...

I actually saw that little black cat again a few days later in my side yard taking a nap . I think  all these critters hang out  around my house just because they are strays that I feed ,  and wild animals who like residing near my  back yard bird bath to drink and take a bath;  even the raccoons show up at night to drink and wash up . I have seen them back there at night and evey time the bird bath is dirty with mud. I change the water for the critters daily . I think the good Karma is coming back at me  lately in large proportions in the form of rare gifts from the universe . I have been chosen to give a loving home to 73-32. For this I am very grateful. I will soon provide more pictures and words in the Show Case section.  
 
 
                           

Very nice Wolf. Just be careful an eagle doesn't swoop down and carry it off :-)
 
Graeme

Graeme, Yes ! Quite certainly .  Thanks .
 
      Wolf

Quite certainly this Bird ( Hyacinth Macaw ) and I  were tuned into each other !  
 

That bird matches Rusty's new bass!
 
:-D