seen today on the way to work

[rone]

Over Hwy 85, a small grey bird with white wings flew into a crow or raven, which was also flying.  I saw it hit the crow three times.  I wonder what that was about.

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[iayork.livejournal.com]

This time of year crows are constantly harassed. Lots of nesting small birds will chase them away, just as crows will mob owls and chase hawks year-round. Crows are predators to small birds' eggs and netlings, so chasing them (the crows) away is a survival program.

Don't know what your small grey bird with white wings was. Hereabouts, blackbirds seem to be among the most aggressive when it comes to chasing crows, but several other species also do it.