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Mark this one down to identifiable Sandhill Crane behavior.
I had no end of delight showing this to others while at Creamer's Field during the autumn crane migration from Alaska to the lower 48. The behavior being exhibited by the crane to the left is "Intent to fly," that is, it is telling the others in its group that it wants to fly away and is pointing in the direction of flight. Note how the neck is more of a diagonal than the other two cranes. Less than two seconds after displaying this posture, the small group of cranes took to the air. There were a few times where the small group - sometimes just two - decided not to fly off. When the group agrees, they all assume this "leaning" posture and then fly off. When one in the group doesn't want to fly they don't change their posture, essentially saying, "Yeah, not right now."
Taken 21 August 2021 at Creamer's Field, Fairbanks, Alaska.
The often-observed "heart" pattern, which occurs when two swans turn their necks toward each other, is, from an ethological perspective, part of ritualized courtship and bonding behaviors. Such synchronized movements strengthen the pair bond through repeated positive social interaction and simultaneously serve to communicate stability to other swans.
I have also observed on another occasion how a third swan attempted to disrupt this courtship display.
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)
Rogue Valley - Jackson County - Oregon - USA
Habitat : Grasslands
Food : Insects
Nesting : Ground
Behavior : Ground Forager
Conservation : Low Concern
"A shorebird you can see without going to the beach, Killdeer are graceful plovers common to lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, and parking lots. These tawny birds run across the ground in spurts, stopping with a jolt every so often to check their progress, or to see if they’ve startled up any insect prey. Their voice, a far-carrying, excited kill-deer, is a common sound even after dark, often given in flight as the bird circles overhead on slender wings... The Killdeer’s broken-wing act leads predators away from a nest, but doesn’t keep cows or horses from stepping on eggs. To guard against large hoofed animals, the Killdeer uses a quite different display, fluffing itself up, displaying its tail over its head, and running at the beast to attempt to make it change its path."
- Cornell University Lab of Ornithology
Information & Credits are on the blog post - rissasecondlife.blogspot.com/2019/03/unnatural-behavior.html
"Dingoes have been on mainland Australia for over 4,000 years. They were introduced by Indonesian seafarers and have since played an important role in the culture of Australia’s First Nations people. Standing up to 60 centimetres (2 feet) tall and weighing between 12 to 24 kilograms (26 to 52 pounds), the dingo is very intelligent and resourceful, therefore adapting to live in a variety of environments. They can be found throughout alpine ranges, coastal terrain and even in the blistering desert.
Dingoes are a unique type of wild canine, considered neither purely dogs nor wolves, but a distinct lineage that diverged thousands of years ago from the ancestors of both; recent evidence suggests they should be classified as their own species, Canis dingo, separate from dogs (Canis familiaris) and wolves (Canis lupus). They arrived in Australia from Southeast Asia, likely as domesticated dogs, but have since evolved into a wild, primitive canid with unique behaviors, genetics, and physical traits, filling Australia's apex predator role."
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Couldn't resist to upload another shot of this young pair of Grebes during their courtship ritual.
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After thinking off and on all week about Rena's behavior, it's apparent that she is a strange cat. She DOESN'T meow at all, except in a moving car, she doesn't sit in boxes, she doesn't knead (making biscuits), she doesn't care about catnip, and she doesn't like chicken, fish, or treats of any kind. She doesn't like high places and doesn't knock anything off a shelf, ever.
She does love to do zoomies through the house, engage me in play, bop Benni Dog and enjoy vying with Benni for my attention. It makes me feel very important to be so in demand. Here she is letting me know it's kibble time, which follows her wet food breakfast which she eats, but only if I brush her the whole time.
She does love me. That's her best trait!
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Anhinga's are one of my favorite birds. Their behavior always entertains. From the way they fish, feed their young, land and greet their mate when arriving at the nest. Here's one taken under good light bringing some nesting material home from a nearby tree.
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The Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) breeds in the forests of eastern North America. Despite its thrush-like appearance and behavior, the Ovenbird is a warbler species. They winter in Florida, Central America, northern Colombia, Venezuela, and the Caribbean.
Bizarre behavior - This is new to me, and I could not find information about Grackles mating in water. The Coot’s behavior is also surprising... maybe it’s a male hoping for menajahtwa.
Jay - Garrulus Glandarius
Although they are the most colourful members of the crow family, jays are actually quite difficult to see. They are shy woodland birds, rarely moving far from cover. The screaming call usually lets you know a jay is nearby and it is usually given when a bird is on the move, so watch for a bird flying between the trees with its distinctive flash of white on the rump. Jays are famous for their acorn feeding habits and in the autumn you may see them burying acorns for retrieving later in the winter.
The word jay has an archaic meaning in American slang meaning a person who chatters impertinently.
The term jaywalking was coined in 1915 to label persons crossing a busy street carelessly and becoming a traffic hazard. The term began to imply recklessness or impertinent behavior as the convention became established.
In January 2014, Canadian author Robert Joseph Greene embarked on a lobbying campaign among ornithologists in Europe and North America to get Merriam-Websters Dictionary to have a "Jabber of Jays" as an official term under bird groups.
Population:
UK breeding:
170,000 territories
Do you think this picture look like warm? I tell you the truth, this lady with chinese descent, although Kompong Phhluk is a very poor place, but her behavior is very bad, because she keep selling stationery to tourists at high price, then told tourists to give the stationery to the children in the school. I see most of the local people are working down to earth, not to make money with a treacherous.
Himantopus mexicanus,
In ephemeral ponds after all the winter, early spring rains,
Carrizo Plain,
San Luis Obispo Co., California
This stilt waved its outstretched wings up and down, folded them, then repeated the waving several times. There were a pair of American Avocets nearby and eventually one of them chased the stilt briefly, then the avocets flew off a short ways. Since the displaying quit at that point, we assumed it was a display directed at the avocets. Stilts are known to have distraction displays near nests, so there may be a nest nearby. Or the hormones are such that it's that season and a display might be needed sometime soon.
Innocent Ukrainians are trying to find a way to escape despite the constant bombing and destruction waged upon them by President Putin. This is unjust and unforgivable behavior, the war must STOP and peace and love must return. There is no place for power and hate in this world! Let's concentrate on love!
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I mentioned once before how amazing it is to see something in nature that you didn't set out to see. Well, this was one of those stories. Out looking for other wildlife, out of nowhere comes along this lone wolf. It was just so beautiful as it smelled it's way along the tundra. Though I have seen wolf previous to this encounter, I was never on the ground with them at eye level, especially with so few people around. I felt strangely comfortable with its presence. It was a day that left me with tears in my eyes, a great sense of gratitude, and of course, a great big smile. A day that I'll never forget. That's what makes being out in nature so amazing ... it's more that just about us ... so much more.
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This Mew Gull in breeding plumage (the red eye ring) gives its feathers some careful attention.
Taken 5 June 2021 at Potter Marsh, Alaska.
Sows with cubs are known to be quite protective with their cubs. Everyone knows not to mess with a mama bear ... well except for the big boars who roam around with one thing in mind. They will do anything to get some "alone time" with the females, including kill their cubs so that they will be available. It's honestly one of the things that I fear the most when I'm out photographing the sows with cubs. I remember one day seeing a sow with 2 or 3 young spring cubs fishing a stream, then they disappeared. A while later we could hear screaming of the little ones and I feared the worse. I asked our guide if he thought the cubs were being attacked by a big boar we had also seen in the vicinity. He said no because the crying out was so prolonged. If it had been a boar attacking a cub, it would have been over long ago. We eventually found the little cubs way up in a tree ... unharmed. Whoever said only black bears climb trees?
So, this brown bear cub in the image wasn't one of those cubs, but it is another one seeking the same safety from a board in the area. Its mom sensing the danger for her cubs will send them literally scurrying up the nearest tree for safety. She will then fiercely defend against the boar. When it's safe, she will give a signal to the cubs who will shimmy on down the tree to reunite with mom.
These cubs in the trees are one of the cutest sights ever. So on alert and anxious about the frantic activity going on. They never question mom when she alerts them and promptly obey. So darned smart and adorable to watch.
Well, it's Monday again. Only 1 more after today before 2022. Yikes, where is the time going?
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The Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) courtship display is a dramatic,, winter-to-spring ritual where males (drakes) exhibit complex, choreographed, and energetic behaviors to impress females. The most iconic move is the "head-throw," where the male snaps his head back to touch his tail/rump before whipping it forward, accompanied by a loud call and a kick of water.
Buck Brannaman says "The horse is a mirror to your soul."
This is not my horse.
I won't elaborate. But, I will say this:
It's not his fault...
He sits steady, shoulders square, expression unmoved. The monkey bends into its practiced pose, robe falling exactly where it should. One body trained to perform. The other trained not to react.
Control isn’t always force.
Sometimes it’s repetition—
until even the absurd feels orderly.
among the behaviors of these lovely, social and non territorial birds was this grab and go action. maybe a gift to a loved one? though 30 or more birds were feeding there was no squabbling; the only acrimony seen was among the robins.
© Darlene Bushue 2019
I see wild turkeys quite often but have never witnessed their mating rituals...lots of gobbling and strutting going on this morning along with some interesting dominance behaviors by the larger of the two.
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Also known as the Tibetan ground-tit or Hume's ground-tit, is a unique bird found on the Tibetan Plateau. It lives at high elevations, typically above 3,000 meters (9,800 feet), in treeless environments like alpine steppe and open pastures.
Despite being classified within the tit family, the ground tit's appearance and behavior are quite different from other members of the Paridae family. It was historically mistaken for a ground jay (family Corvidae) due to its terrestrial habits and long, slightly downcurved bill, similar to a chough. However, genetic studies confirmed its placement in the tit family.
Unlike most tits, it spends most of its time on the ground, exhibiting a distinctive bouncy gait and weak flight, preferring to run or jump from danger. Its diet consists primarily of insects and other invertebrates, which it probes for in soil, rock crevices, and even yak dung. The ground tit also builds its own burrows for nesting and roosting, reaching depths of up to 1.8 meters (5.9 feet).
The ground tit is a cooperative breeder, with monogamous pairs sometimes assisted by male helpers, often young from previous broods. We sighted them in plenty around the desert of Tsokar and village of Hanle.
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A Red-bellied Woodpecker casts an eye around to see who may have watched him stash a large acorn. Can you find it?
I think Al and Callie are a good example of behavior of "The People," as we call our animal family here. SO sweet to have them on the couch with us, and for the most part, they all come and go and get along so well! Callie is one of our most skittish scaredy cats, but she tolerates young Al quite a bit, as you can see!
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The Urban Fox
Wild foxes have learned to adapt to the urban environment in order to survive. By nature, foxes are nocturnal and hunt at night, whereas the urban fox has adapted its behavior to survive and can be seen during daylight hours.
Locally, a fox vixen has located her den in the foundational remains of a razed building complex along the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore. She has six Kits, which can be seen frolicking in the debris and along the dunes during the day. The fox family has become local celebrities and unfortunately people have begun feeding them. Never feed wild animals. Although you may feel as if you’re helping them survive, you are actually harming them. Feeding foxes can alter their natural behavior and they may lose its fear of humans.
“Wildlife that is fed by people become less experienced at forging for their natural food and may become dependent on handouts that are not a part of their natural diets. This is especially true in juvenile animals that have not yet developed their own foraging skills and have little ability to fend for themselves once handouts cease.” ~ Julie King, Senior Wildlife Biologist
Please Do Not Feed the Wildlife!
Red Fox
The Red Fox, Vulpes vulpes, is the largest of the true foxes and the most abundant wild member of the Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to North Africa, North America and Eurasia. It is listed as least concern by the IUCN. Its range has increased alongside human expansion, having been introduced to Australia, where it is considered harmful to native mammals and bird populations. Due to its presence in Australia, it is included among the list of the "world's 100 worst invasive species".
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_fox