Nikanit
02-27-2010, 09:46 AM
Yesterday Kerry and I were on our way to do some ice fishing on Sylvan Lake along RR 23 when we seen a flock of ten of these Hungarian Partridges in the middle of a field, minding their own business feeding on leftover grain uncovered in the snow. Then we noticed the Raven hanging around the edge. The raven walked towards one of the smaller birds to try and kill it. We watched the whole drama through our binoculars! Well, we thought the little partridge was a goner considering the raven was more than twice his size, but no, the little bugger started fighting the raven!!! Then his BUDDIES came in, the whole flock! We seen those little guys gather together to help their own, and they proceeded to rush and kick the sh!t out of the raven like they were fighting roosters!!! We would see up to four birds attacking the raven like roosters when they fight, leaping right at the raven kicking and slashing, and we could see black feathers flying! Then the raven gave up and flew away. The whole thing lasted for about a minute, and I have a new found respect for these little birds that we always see running alongside the road in their little gangs, so awesome! :):)