Mobbing Collection (page 2)

Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) adult, in flight, carrying Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) chick in beak, being pursued by Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) adult

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) adult, being mobbed by Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) in flight, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) adult, standing on rock, harassed by White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis) adult, in flight, Giant's Castle Reserve, Drakensberg Mountains, Natal, South Africa

Territorial pied avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) threatening a feeding common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) Pied avocets are large wader and migratory birds whose breeding habitat is in shallow

Tawny owl mobbed by Jay
A Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), also known as a Brown Owl, in a chimney alcove being mobbed by a Jay (Sigishoara) in Romania

An Adult Male Cuckoo
Adult male Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), being mobbed by a passing Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis), which is carrying food for its own young

Remount depot WWI
Official photograph of remount depot on the Egyptian coast picturing the mobbing of the mules during World War I

Northern Harrier - immature in flight - with immature Cooper's Hawk in flight. CT in fall migration. October. USA
JZ-3784 Northern Harrier - immature in flight - with immature Cooper's Hawk in flight. CT in fall migration. October. USA Circus cyaneus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display

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"Mobbing: Nature's Display of Unity and Defense" In various corners of the world, a phenomenon that transcends boundaries and species. From the historic Warwickshire Cricket Club in 1888 to the remote Wrangel Island in Far East Russia, this behavior has been witnessed among diverse creatures. Picture this: a Snow goose finds itself under attack by an Arctic fox on Wrangel Island. In an act of solidarity, other Snow geese join forces, forming a formidable mob against their predator. This extraordinary display showcases the power of unity within nature. Similarly, we witness clashes between magnificent frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies. The frigatebird takes offense at the presence of its rival and launches into an aggressive assault. The booby becomes surrounded by a mob as it defends itself against this aerial onslaught. Even smaller birds like noisy miners exhibit mobbing tendencies when they perceive threats to their territory or young ones. These brave little warriors fearlessly confront intruders together, proving that strength lies in numbers. But it's not just avian species that engage in such behavior; mammals are also known for their mobbing instincts. An Arctic fox during its summer moult cunningly steals from a snow goose only to be confronted by seagulls who rally together to protect their fellow bird. Beyond wildlife encounters, human society too has seen instances where individuals unite against those with differing ideologies or beliefs. A litho depicting Senor Silvela being mobbed serves as a reminder that even peace advocates can face opposition when challenging popular opinions. The natural world continues to surprise us with examples like wood-owls being subjected to relentless attacks from other birds or brown noddies joining forces against brown pelicans - proof that survival often depends on collective action rather than individual strength alone. Even African hunting dogs understand the importance of teamwork when they form packs and mobilize together to overpower spotted hyenas during intense territorial disputes.