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[internet friend]

There's these small black-grey ducks with white beaks called "coots" (the name almost sounds like a slur).

Coots have very weird feet honestly. They're sorta partially webbed, and end up looking like this:

 

[Freshly Baked Socks]

Speaking of sniffing the birds. Male crested auklets produce a tangerine scented cologne to attract a mate during breeding season. Hint, hint, stinkcels.

 

[Diet Coke 4 Life]

Yeah, the focus is heavy on the photo process and the silly little things this guy builds, but he captures some fantastic bird pictures.

 

[Positron]

There's these small black-grey ducks with white beaks called "coots"

Coots are not ducks though, but are related to rails and cranes.

 

[Mac Monster]

Coots are not ducks though, but are related to rails and cranes.

Bird phylogeny in general is really weird. Like the fact that falcons are more closely related to songbirds and parrots than they are to any of the other raptors.

 

[Schauma mal]

 

[internet friend]

MORE BIRDS

The first is one is a male Golden Whistler:

This fella really lives up to his name. I had to chase him around the bush for a while, including having to shake a tree where he was hiding very intently. However he finally got used to my presence and broke out into a lovely song.

Next up is the Green Catbird:

This one is often heard rather than seen, giving a cat-like meow as a call. They're pretty common in the rainforests around these parts and are always a pretty bird to see.

We also have the White-cheeked Honeyeater:

Looking similar to the New Holland Honeyeater, this one has a bit more brown on his back. He was tucked away deep in the bottlebrushes, so it was pretty lucky to find this somewhat clear shot.

Speaking of honeyeaters... the Eastern Spinebill:




First time seeing this one. I was attracted to his song made up of tweets that get faster and faster. This would have been the bird of the day if not for....

The Southern Boobook:

First time seeing an owl in the wild, and this one was so close, I could practically grab him (and probably lose a finger in the process). Very cool.

 

[XYZpdq Jr.]

and probably lose a finger in the process

yeah he doesn't look too thrilled you're up in his business

 

[Diet Coke 4 Life]

Rescued a baby Muscovy duck from a hawk while on a walk. The goblin of my house already fell in love. We are now stuck with a fucking duck.

 

[ToroidalBoat]

"The Final Battle (Lavos Core) - Chrono Trigger" - ☆Mr. Paul☆

 

[Vash the Stampede]

 

[Diet Coke 4 Life]

Bird meets bird and is not a fan.

Forgive the (lacking) quality; recorded on a potato.

 

[Queen of Halloween]

 

[not william stenchever]

 

[keytar]

Been out in the hills recently. Caught sight of a hen harrier (female), a rare treat where I am. (Image not mine):

Spoiler: bleeding heart hippie sperging

Hen harriers in the UK are historically persecuted by the keepers of grouse moors, as young grouse are easy prey for them. Harriers fly low when they hunt and also nest on the ground, so it's really easy to go and pot them or destroy their nests, which is depressing. However, there's an increasing movement amongst landowners to let them be, as well as other legislative means in place to protect them, so hopefully it pays off. They're beautiful birds and it's gutting to see them disappear from areas on the mainland where they once thrived.

The males are smaller than the females and have a really distinctive appearance as well as a beautiful, acrobatic 'skydance' during the breeding season:

 

[Schauma mal]

 

[Mac Monster]

 

[Diet Coke 4 Life]

The asshole blue jays have returned thanks to warming weather. Huzzah!!



Low pic quality due to potato status of phone

 

[Diet Coke 4 Life]

More potato pictures - the cardinal couple that loves this feeder have finally returned thanks to warming weather. Hopefully they'll give us more silly baby cardinals to enjoy this year. Male on the feeder, female down below waiting for him to throw seeds down to her.

 

[ToroidalBoat]

zǒu juān
走鹃

meaning: roadrunner
literal: run cuckoo