Don't be alarmed! 2 photos posted in this "video"
When I see birds exhibiting so-called "anting" behavior, or sprawled out spreading their wings at odd angles in the hot sun, it never fails to make my heart skip a beat, thinking the bird is about to expire. The purpose of this behavior is to maintain feather health.
This Western Bluebird flew down to the ground and did a "face plant" with outspread wings. Stayed in that position for several seconds (seemed like an eternity), and flew off, happy as a Lark.
Took awhile for my pulse to normalize, though!
Don't be alarmed! 2 photos posted in this "video"
When I see birds exhibiting so-called "anting" behavior, or sprawled out spreading their wings at odd angles in the hot sun, it never fails to make my heart skip a beat, thinking the bird is about to expire. The purpose of this behavior is to maintain feather health.
This Western Bluebird flew down to the ground and did a "face plant" with outspread wings. Stayed in that position for several seconds (seemed like an eternity), and flew off, happy as a Lark.
Took awhile for my pulse to normalize, though!