Birds
When awake, Zebra Finches sing a well-regulated line of staccato notes. But their sleeping song movements are fragmented, disjointed and sporadic—“rather like a dream,” Mindlin says. A dozing finch seems to silently practice a few “notes” and then add another, producing a pattern of muscle activity that reminds Mindlin “of learning a musical instrument.”
cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/710904650365796010 > Hey, little buddy! > > I heard this little guy chirping in a bush while I was cleaning up some dog poop. He didn't flinch when I reached in with my camera to get this shot, so I reached in again and petted him gently with my finger. Hopefully, mom or dad will come back with some food soon. > > [\#sparrow](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/sparrow?src=hash) [#fledgling](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/fledgling?src=hash) [#bird](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/bird?src=hash) [#birb](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birb?src=hash) > > [@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work)
TL;DW: Some songbirds incorporate cigarette butts into their nests as pest control.
cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/710669257711590794 > Parenting. > > This osprey had just brought a fish to its young in their nest on top of this man-made osprey platform. > > 🌎: Lewes, DE, USA > > [\#osprey](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/osprey?src=hash) [#birds](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birds?src=hash) [#BirdOfPrey](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/BirdOfPrey?src=hash) [#Delaware](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/Delaware?src=hash) > > [@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work)
Fun SciShow video I on some unique bird nests. ::: spoiler spoiler for topics covered 1. A hummingbird species which uses a specific type of antimicrobial moss 2. Jacana floating grass nests 3. Doves which put in minimal (but optimal) effort 4. Cowbird brood parasitism 5. Magpies which build nests out of anthropogenic anti-bird spikes :::
cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/707030666266091115 > Found a guy. > > His name is Buddy. It's crazy how much a bird can cheer me up even when was feeling good in the first place! Apparently, he just likes to meet people, so the owner just brings him out to do so every now and then. > > [\#birds](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birds?src=hash) [#birbs](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birbs?src=hash) [#parrot](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/parrot?src=hash) [#mustache](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/mustache?src=hash) > > [@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work)
cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/695774749316527701 > More grackle posting. > > This one is from back in 2012. According to my mom, this bird was raised by her neighbors, which is why it felt confident enough to perch on me like this, demanding snacks from everyone nearby. > > [\#CommonGrackle](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/CommonGrackle?src=hash) [#birb](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birb?src=hash) [#birds](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birds?src=hash) [#selfie](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/selfie?src=hash) [#CloseEncounter](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/CloseEncounter?src=hash) > > [@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work)
cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/695597131810047249 > The doctor is in. > > [\#borb](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/borb?src=hash) [#BirdsOfPixelFed](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/BirdsOfPixelFed?src=hash) [#BirdBuddy](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/BirdBuddy?src=hash) [#webcam](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/webcam?src=hash) [#birds](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birds?src=hash) [#CommonGrackle](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/CommonGrackle?src=hash) > > [@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work)
I have been feeding some crows for the last couple of years, and one of them started making this click-cooing sound about a year or so ago. I have caught it now a couple of times, and posted the videos. Has anyone ever heard crows (or ravens, I am still confused as to which is which) making this sound?
I grew up seeing these birds everywhere. But no matter how many people I ask, no one can tell me what type of bird it is. I’m guessing some type of finch? I’m in the southern part of Florida, USA, if that’s helpful.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.crimedad.work/post/52702 > cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/661632092317257523 > > > Check out this one-eyed cardinal that's been visiting my dad's bird feeder. > > > > [\#birds](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birds?src=hash) [#cardinal](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/cardinal?src=hash) [#NatureIsMetal](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/NatureIsMetal?src=hash) [#birdbuddy](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birdbuddy?src=hash) [#webcam](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/webcam?src=hash) > > > > [@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work)
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.crimedad.work/post/51601 > cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/660817600927718275 > > > A blessed [#Wrensday](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/Wrensday?src=hash) to all who celebrate! > > > > [\#wednesday](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/wednesday?src=hash) [#BirdBuddy](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/BirdBuddy?src=hash) [#wrens](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/wrens?src=hash) [#birbs](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birbs?src=hash) [#borbs](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/borbs?src=hash) [#webcam](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/webcam?src=hash) [#BackyardBirding](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/BackyardBirding?src=hash) [#sunny](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/sunny?src=hash) [#NewJersey](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/NewJersey?src=hash) > > > > [@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work)
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/7943941 > Image description: A raptor, with it's wings outspread, standing on a steeply slanted tree branch.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/7907458 > Image description: A greey heron with a long brown neck, wading through shallow water that is covered in water lettuce > > #birds #avesargentinas #birdphotography #heron
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.crimedad.work/post/46793 > cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/648161314773851415 > > > Happy [#Wrensday](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/Wrensday?src=hash)! > > > > [\#wren](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/wren?src=hash) [#carolinawren](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/carolinawren?src=hash) [#birdbuddy](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birdbuddy?src=hash) [#birbs](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birbs?src=hash) > > > > [@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work)
cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/644894329437854929 > The stance on this little guy. > > I guess it's his bird feeder now. > > [\#birdbuddy](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birdbuddy?src=hash) [#stance](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/stance?src=hash) [#sparrow](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/sparrow?src=hash) [#birb](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birb?src=hash) [#birds](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/discover/tags/birds?src=hash) > > [@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work](https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/@crosspost@lemmy.crimedad.work)
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/6350460 > #avesargentinas #birds #aves #wildlifephotography
[Source (from Twitter)](https://twitter.com/DenverChannel/status/1730557365768905026/photo/3)
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/5703830 > Image description: Closeup of an Australian Pelican, showing the birds head and beak. Several other pelicans are visible in the background. > > #pelican #bird #australianbirds #birdsofthefediverse #goldcoast #australianwildlife
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/5631115 > Image description: 3 pelicans standing in shallow water on a beach front. > > #AustralianBirds #pelican #GoldCoast #BirdsOfTheFediverse #birds #AustralianWildlife
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/5595313 > Image description: Two Swamphens and half a dozen ducks standing on bark chips. The closest swamphen is close to the camera, with the camera set low, close to the birds height > > #australianbirds #birdsofthefediverse #birds #australianwildlife #redcliffe
[Source](https://www.uncovercolorado.com/common-native-birds-in-colorado/)
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/5479473 > Image description: A spotted dove sitting in a nest, surrounded by leaves and branches > > #dove #birds #birdsofthefediverse #tarragindi #brisbane #meanjin
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/5091094 > Image description: A large channel billed cuckoo, high in a tree on an overcast day. The bird is staring straight down its beaks at the photographer, giving it a menacing appearance. > > #cuckoo #bird #AustralianBirds #AustralianWildlife #birds #brisbane #meanjin
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/4937783 > A silver gull on the wing very close to the photographer > > #gull #seagull #SilverGull #GoldCoast #queensland #birds #AustralianBirds #AustralianWildlife
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/4897217 > Image description: A little black cormorant sitting on a leafless tree branch in front of a stone lined shallow brook > > #australianbirds #birds #KedronBrook #meanjin #brisbane #cormorant #AustralianWildlife
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/4812275 > Image description: A great egret preening, whilst standing in a shallow stone lined brook. The egret has fluffy courting plumage on its tail and wings, and this plumage is fluffed out whilst the bird preens. > > #bird #australianbirds #wildlifephotography #australianwildlife #egret #GreatEgret #KedronBrook #brisbane #meanjin
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/4542946 > Image description: A bright green, blue and orange rainbow lorikeet sits on a thin leafy branch, framed against a clear blue sky > > #rainbowlorikeet #bird #australianbirds #AustralianWildlife
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/4508032 > Media description: 16 Pied stilts standing in shallow water. The surface of the water is highly reflected, and the birds are mirrored on the water. > > A pied stilt is a small bird, with a white chest and face, and black back and wings. They have long thin pink legs > > #birds #stilts #wetlands #australianbirds #australia #brisbane #meanjin > >
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/4467973 > #australianbirds #bird #cockatoo #brisbane #meanjin
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/4436816 > #bird #figbird #brisbane #australianbirds #brisbane #meanjin
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/4346770 > Image description: A juvenile galah on a branch in a tree with its wings spread wide. The photo is taken from almost directly below the bird and some of the birds body is covered by the branch it is standing on. The photo was taken on a bright sunny day > > #birds #australianbirds #galah #pallamallawa #australia
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/4308800 > Image description: A sulphur-crested cockatoo sitting on top of a chain link fence, in front of a shaded, green leafy background. The cockatoo is featherless aside from two small yellow feathers on the top of its head, and some feathers on its wings. > > #birds #pallamallawa #australia #photography #cockatoo
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/4271887 > #birds #australianbirds #pigeons #crestedpigeon #photography #pallamallawa
Not my video. Just one of my favourite YouTube channels.