Why do little birds chase big birds? This is a behavior that we see all year but it is extra common during the nesting season. The smaller, more maneuverable birds can chase larger birds that they perceive as threats with little fear of getting caught. The behavior is known as mobbing and scientist feel is not very effective but little birds still do it.

Mark McKellar is a wildlife biologist with over 35 years of bird study experience. He has a degree in Fish and Wildlife Sciences from North Carolina State University and has worked for the Department of the Army, the Wildlife Departments of North Carolina and Missouri. He ran nature centers for many years in Missouri and Pennsylvania before buying the Backyard Bird Center in the Northland area of Kansas City. Mark has led hundreds of bird hikes both locally and abroad. He has taught classes about birds and other wildlife to groups of all ages and brings that knowledge to the customers of his retail business every day. More information about Mark at https://backyardbirdcenter.com/about-...

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