Unusual bird behavior
Was crossing a boardwalk over a creek when I saw this bird. My first thought was that it was injured and couldn't fly. The air temperature was 90 F and I didn't think the bird would be resting on hot sun-baked wooden boards by choice. The boards were very hot to the touch. I was about to move the bird to what I thought would be a more comfortable spot when several other birds flew down from the trees and exhibited the same behavior. Most of the birds were the same species as this one (I don't know what it is), but there was at least one other type of bird also. They all folded their legs, spread their wings and flattened themselves against the hot wood. This has been going on for two days. They obviously have a purpose in their actions, but it sure looks strange to me. I don't know how they are not getting burned.
Unusual bird behavior
Was crossing a boardwalk over a creek when I saw this bird. My first thought was that it was injured and couldn't fly. The air temperature was 90 F and I didn't think the bird would be resting on hot sun-baked wooden boards by choice. The boards were very hot to the touch. I was about to move the bird to what I thought would be a more comfortable spot when several other birds flew down from the trees and exhibited the same behavior. Most of the birds were the same species as this one (I don't know what it is), but there was at least one other type of bird also. They all folded their legs, spread their wings and flattened themselves against the hot wood. This has been going on for two days. They obviously have a purpose in their actions, but it sure looks strange to me. I don't know how they are not getting burned.