Though red-winged blackbirds don’t have sharp beaks and talons, they’re fearless when they’re nesting.  It doesn’t matter how big the other bird is.  They chase it away.

Back in May, Steve Gosser saw a red-winged blackbird attack a bald eagle.

In 2011 Steve Valasek saw one attack the largest bird on earth.  On Throw Back Thursday, see what happened in this vintage article:  I Don’t Care How Big You Are!

(photo of red-winged blackbird attacking a bald eagle by Steve Gosser)