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I was happily shooting the GBH when I noticed motion a bit out of my full sight and camera range;  just kept on shooting and was surprised when the Red-winged Blackbird came into my full view, flying somewhat above  and slightly behind the GBH, and my first thought was, "oh, isn't that cute, the little guy is chasing the big one!"  I've seen that happen a few times with an Osprey who occasionally swings by the lake in search of fishy goodies and almost immediately smaller birds start following and heckling him.   But this?  Something quite unexpected!

To my astonishment, the Red-winged Blackbird proceeded to land right on the GBH's back and it's a wonder I was able to shoot the scene as I was so surprised and totally mesmerized,  staring at this weird sight.....   The GBH, unfazed, just kept flying and his little passenger rode along for a bit, then took off on his own again, parting ways with his free ride.  By this time they were also getting a bit too far away for continued good shooting so I just watched as the GBH went one way while his little buddy went in another direction. 

Nope, no tricks, no AI -- this really happened and sure made my day!