A particular bird, in its infinite wisdom, chose the moment to squirt a stream of excrement into the assassin's face.
Their monogamous pair bond is strong during the breeding season and loosens over winter; birds often choose a different mate than the year before.
"The bird chooses the tree, not the tree the bird," he remarked.
Each bird chose a plane for himself.
The younger bird had chosen his moment and his attack vector with skill beyond his years.
The bird will choose to stay or go.
Why should another bird choose to mess her up like this?
When the breeding season arrives, the birds choose partners.
Several tall trees in the vicinity may be used, the birds choosing the highest branches with little foliage.
This agile bird chooses one partner for life; females lay one egg per year.