A Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was being harassed relentlessly this past Monday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge by a flock of crows and was eventually forced out of what I assumed was its nest. Fortunately I was able to capture a couple of shots before the eagle left the nest.
When I posted a photo in Facebook, a more experience birder pointed out that the nest is probably an osprey nest, not an eagle nest. He added that eagles at the refuge often will perch on osprey nests when the ospreys leave the area for the winter.
The final photo, taken through the trees, shows the crows occupying the nest after forcing the eagle to leave the exposed position.
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Mike Powell 
Great behaviour shots, Mike! Crows can be bullies!
Thanks, Chris. I’m amazed when I see smaller birds harass much larger raptors, but I guess they feel like there is safety in numbers.
Mike, It’s a very interesting bird world out there! Great photo and explanation for us beginners!
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