These three birds ruffled a few feathers when they tried hanging out together. The Baya Weaver birds got into a scuffle over a nest and ended up in a bizarre chain link. With its brightly coloured yellow crown, the male, who had built the nest, attempted to break up the disagreement between the two females. Photographer Krishnan Venkitachalam was photographing a colony … [Read more...] about Three’s a crowd: How Baya Weaver birds fought over a nest and ended up hanging around
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The Curious Case of the Missing Dead Birds: Where Do They Go?
For many of us, the question of where birds go when they die has lingered for years, perhaps even decades. We rarely see them fall from the sky, and finding a dead bird on the ground seems like an uncommon occurrence. Considering the vast number of birds soaring through the air, it's a fair question: where do all those deceased birds go? The answer lies in a combination of … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of the Missing Dead Birds: Where Do They Go?
Birds Are Using Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Their Nests in Cities as a Form of ‘Beautiful Revenge’
In various cities worldwide, anti-bird spikes have been installed to safeguard statues and balconies from undesired avian visitors. However, it seems that now the birds are finding a way to retaliate. Have you ever noticed those sharp metal pins that people install on buildings to deter birds from nesting? They are called anti-bird spikes, and they are supposed to make the … [Read more...] about Birds Are Using Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Their Nests in Cities as a Form of ‘Beautiful Revenge’
Rome’s Mesmerizing Murmuration: Where Birds Paint the Sky with Shadows
From bustling city streets to ancient ruins, Rome's charm transcends its historical artifacts. But during the winter months, a different kind of spectacle takes center stage, transforming the Eternal City into a canvas for nature's artistry. Between January and February, hundreds of thousands of starlings descend upon Rome, painting the twilight sky with their synchronized … [Read more...] about Rome’s Mesmerizing Murmuration: Where Birds Paint the Sky with Shadows
Guy Builds Decoy To Scare Birds — But They End Up ‘Worshipping’ It Instead
In an attempt to deter local birds from frequenting his Australian home and pilfering his cat's outdoor food bowl, Giulio Cuzilla embarked on a creative endeavor that inadvertently turned his porch into an unexpected avian congregation point. The plan was to craft a homemade owl as a menacing decoy, but what transpired was an unintentional "worship" ceremony by a group of … [Read more...] about Guy Builds Decoy To Scare Birds — But They End Up ‘Worshipping’ It Instead