Bird Behaviour in Action
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the horbills are quite large birds used to feed on fruit and mainly insects,arachnids and small vertebrates.
but they are not used to kill aduld birds.
in this case an African Grey Hornbill (tockus nasutus) has cought and killed a social weaver.
"a strange behaviour"
Etosha National Park ,Namibia
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I'm relieved to say that the animated shouty behaviour was not directed towards me. There was another cow slightly to her right who was edging closer and she was not amused.
If the mum's space isnt being invaded by another cow, then they are harassed by the bulls. The sound of the pups calling and cows shouting fills the air. It's incredibly eerie but a wonderful experience.
Photographed at Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK
I could happily spend all day here.
A black Swan attacking a Muscovy duck.
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I was observing a group of sea gulls next to the Yarra River when I took this shot.
I am sure you would have seen these postures and calls before.
I was also curious about these postures and their meanings.
Here you can see two common postures.
The gull in the front is showing the Forward Posture.
As the name implies, this posture is all about displaying a forward motion by holding the body roughly horizontal or slightly diagonally with the neck kinked characteristically.
The tail can sometimes be spread; the bill is either slightly opened or closed.
The Forward posture is used in the following situations:
1) hostile encounters
2) pair formation sequences
3) as a response to a bird approaching in flight
When used in hostile encounters on land, it often includes running towards an opponent, whereas in a pair formation sequence both gulls move parallel to each other
The Gull behind is doing the Mew Call
The Mew call is accompanied by a characteristic Arch-posture in which the head is held down and the wings are held slightly away from the body.
It is usually performed while walking but can be performed while standing, flying, or swimming as well.
The Mew call is used in both aggressive and non-aggressive situations:
Aggressive
1) In defense of food or territory, aimed at an opponent
2 )To attract a mate for support in territory defense
Non-aggressive
1) To attract a partner (also for courtship)
2) To call chicks that have wandered too far from the nest
3) To gather chicks for feeding or after they have been hiding after a disturbance
4) As a nest-relief invitation
5) As a call performed upon landing.
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Arañero corona rojiza / Brown-capped Redstart
(Myoborus brunniceps)
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Reserva Quebrada de las Higueritas, San Luis, Argentina. 🍃🌿🌱
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Dove and Red-headed Finch.
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Golden Spangled French Marans: Poule de Marans Cockerel
(I think...)
This grumpy-looking, handsome boy is the only one of about eight young cockerels left to fend for themselves in the hills, about three years ago.
We can only assume that some lovely person dumped the young cockerels as they had no need of them...Such callous behaviour, I feel, and completely unnecessary! Poor wee souls!
We have been trying to coax him into my friends’ farm where they keep hens and geese. Maybe, one day, he will join the gang.
South Carrick Hills
SW Scotland
“Je suis venu comme orphelin
Riche de mes seuls yeux tranquilles
Vers les hommes des grandes villes
Ils ne m'ont pas trouvé malin...”
Gaspard - Georges Moustaki
RKO_9069.
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From the "senses" series: Vision
If someone sees something, they react. Cause-effect. According to Pavlov, reflexes could be conditioned. If you don't see, you don't react. But if vision is deprived from you and you know and watch that you don't see because someone doesn't want you to see, you react. Cause-effect.
Typical Cormorant pose as it dries out after a dive.
When they dive for a fish, their wings become saturated and heavy which actually helps them to dive quicker. However, they are unable to fly like this so "hang themselves out to dry."
Never work with animals or children, they said... but they didnt have Azizi. From a very young age, he knows to pose when I have my camera. He gives me several seconds rather than nano seconds (the typical behaviours of my other Lesser Tenrecs!!). But I guess it means that of my 6 Tenrecs, I bring him out to photograph the most!!
This image made it as my choice of acrylic for my bathroom. Hope you like it. Tomorrow I will talk about how they really prefer to bathe!! (no water came into contact with my beautiful boy).
The second side of Timmy is the tender cuddler who likes to lie in my arm in bed and lay his head in my hand.
Happy Caturday 2.10.2021 "Signature behaviour"
Mud-puddling is a feeding behaviour displayed by butterflies. Although they primarily feed on nectar they seek out other essential nutrients including minerals and amino acids in moist substances such as rotting plant matter and mud. Where the conditions are suitable, butterflies form aggregations while mud-puddling.
There are six species of butterflies in this photo taken at Phnom Kulen National Park, Cambodia. I have identified two species. The large butterflies are yellow helens, Papilio nephelus. The white butterfly in flight is the same as the yellow and white butterflies with a dark edge at the edge of their wings. They are chocolate albatrosses, Appias lyncida.
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Another side of the Northern Gannet's behaviour. The pairs are extremely tender with each other what is really touching to watch.
This is the first time I am raising a female cat and the behaviour is so different from male cats. It's being such a joy to observe the female more discrete and subtle ways.
Akasha has a charming way of placing her irises on top of her eyes when she looks at you. I have seem some female actresses doing that.
Münchenstein
Switzerland
PB_M7184.2 - 24-105mm
A few more to come from this awesome experience!
All from the same session, taken at a public site at a distance so as not to disturb the birds or alter their behaviour.
Birds of prey are fascinating and majestic animals. They can generally be defined as birds that feed on animals that they catch alive. Representatives of these two orders can be found almost everywhere in the world. Although these groups are distantly related, the behavioural and anatomical characteristics they share appear to be mainly the result of parallel evolution.
I made a quick trip to the nature reserve after work and met this beautiful and friendly girl. After moving to a very photogenic spot on the grass she spent several minutes turning, preening and generally showing off all her best sides for the camera! It was hard to pick a shot in the end :)
Stag frantically digging up mud at the edge of a lake to cover its antlers before dressing them in vegetation. Not sure if this is to impress the ladies or threaten other males in the rut.
Especially given the behaviour patterns of this species (ground foraging specialists) good things happen when you lie on the ground. At a conservation area south of Ottawa I had watched a small flock pushing out from some shrubs and reeds, checking out seeds and dried plants in a wooded corner. I didn’t really expect this visitor, but in the very early light and with its head turned to check out this prone log of a person nearby, it worked out pretty well.
This is another winter visitor, like the Dark-eyed Junco, that brightens up the dreary and monochromatic winter habitat. Beautiful subtle plumage is a compelling part of encounters with the species, and this small flock was no different. And, like the Juncos, they will soon be heading north to their breeding territories.
American Tree Sparrows are very vulnerable to food shortages, and flocks can die off quickly if they have to move too far or wait too long for nourishment. On the morning I met this bird, it was about minus 25, and the sun was lighting but not heating its environment.
First is a Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar, next a Soldier Beetle, then a Ladybird and a Hoverfly. Please try viewing large. Thank you....