Which Birds Attack Blackbirds?

Owls are such frequent targets of mobbing—and so hard to see otherwise—that listening for mobbing calls is a good way to find owls during the day. Mobbing usually does not harm the larger bird, although you may see blackbirds or kingbirds making contact with crows, hawks, or herons as they drive them off.

What are predators of blackbirds?

Red-winged blackbirds are probably preyed upon by a diverse set of predators, including raccoons, weasels, snakes, foxes, skunks, and raptors. Most predation occurs on babies in the nest (called nestlings) and eggs.

What will scare away blackbirds?

Tie helium-filled balloons in different parts of the yard as a deterrent. Hang aluminum pie plates from limbs and branches throughout the yard. These can discourage blackbirds. Stretch string around portions of the yard in a criss-cross pattern to block blackbirds, especially around edible plants.