My lunch-time walk in the nature reserve was so much fun today! Here is one short snippet, others will follow later.
This one little island, or rather a patch of grass, in the marsh has become really popular among residents and visitors alike. Today, walking towards the osprey nest (you can see the nest pole in the upper right corner), I saw at least ten birds gathered there. And became a witness to a funny incident.
Lots of grooming was going on. Every bird was making him/herself beautiful, the roseate spoonbill and the ibis were no exceptions.
When the spoonbill flexed its wings, probably to air out loose feathers, the ibis behind her saw something interesting…
And acted with lightning speed.
Ouch! Did you just poke me ibis? No….it wasn’t me. I’m minding my own business.
Then the ibis looked straight at me. As in asking whether or not I had witnessed the incident. When I told him I did capture it all on camera, he got a little upset. I told him he needs to own up to his actions, but I didn’t mention I intended to share the pictures with you. He didn’t ask.
See you all later.
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LOL he does look like he is looking right at you and asking that. Too funny. 🙂
The whole thing was so funny. I couldn’t believe my eyes when he picked at the spoonbill and then looked so innocent 🙂
How funny!! Love your sense of the situation!!
Thanks Cyndi! The whole situation was quite comical 🙂
Don’t try this with tigers.
Thanks for the good advice Carl. I try not to.
That’s so funny.
It was! I’ve never seen a bird pick on another unless they are fighting.
Talk about getting the “stink eye” – what great captures! 🙂
That was a real “stink eye”! Too funny what he did.
Birds always look so stern, yet sound so joyful; always a contradiction. Perhaps that’s part of why they’re so interesting 🙂
Yes, they are so interesting to observe. It’s a pity that most of them don’t like to pose for a picture …one day I’m sure I’ll take a dive trying to get a portrait.
Cute!
I thought so too!
Ha,ha,ha! That’s hilarious! Caught in the act. I love animal watching too. More often then not they’ll crack you up or teach you something. Either way I’m game. 😉
Thanks! I’m happy these guys live in my neighborhood, they’ve taught me stuff and made me laugh so many times.
The roseate spoonbill is glorious! Worth the walk just to see him/her.
Yes, he’s is a beautiful bird, and has a personality too 🙂