Ornitological correction

Watchful birders will have noticed my misidentification in this post.
The smaller hectoring birds were mockingbirds not bluejays. The bluejays in the backyard were first to harass the hawk (two hawks actually) but by the time one of the hawks (a red shoulder I think) landed in the cypress tree it was a pair of Mockers that set to work driving them out.

About the author

Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:

https://duluthreader.com/contributors/h/84/284-harry-welty