Grey-crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus temporalis)
Trying times for the Grey-crowned Babbler as they attempt nest building in a Poinciana Tree.
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One stick at a time.
Do you think that is in the right place?
Not another one sticking his beak in!
When they fly to go and get more sticks the ones already in the tree fall to the ground.
Ten out of ten for persistence, they kept trying for a couple of days.Just did not work for them in this tree.
This is one they prepared earlier in a tree across the road.
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11 comments:
A great series - so did they go back to the nest over the road or did they start somewhere else?
Not sure were they went but they are still around.
What a cool sight to watch. I am sure they got their nest perfect. Great shots!
Oh dear, not a good nest design.
it certainly looks like a hards days work; lovely to get the captures
Not only is this educational for me, but still comical...it's a part of nature I've never seen before so a special treat through your images and commentary.
Black Bellied Whistling Ducks
I wonder how many sticks they ended up using - these are great birds to watch, but I have to travel to see them!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Nice photos of these hardworking birds! I hope they succeded in the end with the new nest.
/Pia
We have a Royal Poinciana tree right across the street from us in florida, but the bird nest is missing! Darn. Great bird, amazing nest.
such a neat bird!
poor ones. Better luck next time. :)
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