Wheatear Threat Posture
This Male Wheatear was fighting with another male at the base of this drystone wall,literally rolling around in the grass,behaviour that I have not witnessed before.
After the fight this male flew to the top of the wall and the other bird flew off.
This one fanned out its tale and was calling constantly and was strutting his stuff on top of the wall for about a minute.
I can only think the other male had strayed into this ones territory and then was duly sent packing with its tail between its legs.
It was an amazing spectacle to watch.
Taken on Dartmoor
Wheatear Threat Posture
This Male Wheatear was fighting with another male at the base of this drystone wall,literally rolling around in the grass,behaviour that I have not witnessed before.
After the fight this male flew to the top of the wall and the other bird flew off.
This one fanned out its tale and was calling constantly and was strutting his stuff on top of the wall for about a minute.
I can only think the other male had strayed into this ones territory and then was duly sent packing with its tail between its legs.
It was an amazing spectacle to watch.
Taken on Dartmoor