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♫ …you don't pull the mask off the ol' Lone Ranger, and you don't mess around with Jim… ♫

….especially if Jim just happens to be the Mockingbird that resides in an oak tree in our neighbor’s yard. Mockingbirds and Western Scrub Jays, both of which are common to the San Joaquin Valley, are among the feistiest, temperamental birds out there. I have seen both chasing other birds from their territory, and they will take on much bigger birds, like crows, in mid flight. I have even seen one chasing and dive bombing a hawk on the wing. The drama in this video has taken place at a neighbors house just about every morning this summer. Enjoy!

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PS. I have more video of this encounter that I will post soon.