The Intruder

[brooklynelizabeth]

So Lambeau was enjoy a nice and sunny day outside in one of his many trees when i noticed he was showing some distinct angry colors, dots etc... i have never seen this before so i went over to investigate, that's when i noticed he was focused on a very large Raven sitting in a tree about 20 feet away, I have never worried about a disturbance such as that before, is it logical to think that the bird will actually attempt to strike at him?, its seems strange as he is not a natural prey source for the bird.

 

[camimom]

So Lambeau was enjoy a nice and sunny day outside in one of his many trees when i noticed he was showing some distinct angry colors, dots etc... i have never seen this before so i went over to investigate, that's when i noticed he was focused on a very large Raven sitting in a tree about 20 feet away, I have never worried about a disturbance such as that before, is it logical to think that the bird will actually attempt to strike at him?, its seems strange as he is not a natural prey source for the bird.

I would not count that crow out. there are stories on here of crows carrying chams away. or trying to take the cham.

 

[Fearaffect]

Yes, they will go after your Cham!!! I had a Veiled taken once.....and I know at least one other person on here that had same thing happen......not good!!!

 

[Ace]

lol Carol has the best bird/cham story

dont underestimate a bird

 

[Pilotman800]

Lol, Carrrooollll! We want to hear your story!

And uhh... My cham is scared by anything that moves suddenly. I had him outside and when my dog ran by me like 10 feet away, he turned his body so that he was hidden behind my hand. It was adorable, really.

But it would kind of be funny to see the bird try and mess with Lambeau, but Lambeau end up biting the bird and doing a death roll. That would teach the crow a lesson! Haha.

 

[panthercham]

A raven will take a cham. Small birds, reptiles etc are part of their diet. They are not picky. Lucky he warned you something was up!

Birds are birds....they do what comes naturally and we cant blame them for that. Its never a birds fault for taking a cham. Its just a meal to them.

If you take your cham outside then its your responsibility that you keep him safe.

I never thought about it much until some of the stories started coming up here and it made perfect sense.

We have hawks and other native birds in our area and I encourage them in. My other biggest expense for the month beside cham feeders and gutload is sugar for the hummingbirds, oranges and grape jelly for the mockingbirds and orioles. They also get a tray of meal worms or crickets every week along with other native bird seed for all the other local free loaders.

If my cham goes out he is in a very sturdy enclosure that has bushes and lots of cover and is half covered with nailed down plywood on top for shade and protection.

So far no birds have really bothered him.....mainly just little house sparrows and Mourning Doves out of curiosity but they dont stick around.

In the last year I have witnessed 2 Mourning Doves just get slammed by Hawks in our backyard and killed instantly so I am not going to take that chance so I don't free range him outside anymore on trees.

 

[brooklynelizabeth]

I will keep good watch from now on, i am thinking i too will build a safe zone for my Chameleon, maybe a little greenhouse type thing, i always figured that he was not a food chain item in these parts, but i know otherwise now. This is what alerted me, i never see him like this so i knew something was up, my smart little man. thanks guys, i appreciate the pointers.