The Bird Channel

[celticdragonfly]

You see the most amazing things when you keep the birdfeeder filled.

I refilled it this morning, and Karina has been really enjoying The Bird Channel. So have I.

We've got a pair of redwinged blackbirds hanging out here regularly, along with the doves, finches, redheaded finches, and chickadees.

I just saw one of the redwinged blackbirds doing a magnificent display - wings partway out, dancing around on the ground, going around and around his target in circles. Looked a heck of a lot like a mating/courting "Aren't I so LOVELY!" dance.

Except - he was quite clearly directing it at a little finch.

Possibly it was a territorial thing for the birdfeeder area. The finch appeared to be fluffing out and prancing a bit in return. Although I've that animals only get territorial with their own species.

If that's what it was, I think the finch won that round - the blackbird flew off.

Comments

[selenesue.livejournal.com]

Maybe redwings do rishathra? [grin, duck, run!]

[archangelbeth]

Reading too much of CLAMP's Legal Drug... Combined with ursulav's stories of her feeder...

Blackbird: Hey, chicky-poo! Cutie! Big eyes! Yo!
Finch: I'm a finch! And a BOY finch! Go away!
Blackbird: But I'm a GREAT catch!
Finch: No means no!
Blackbird: Awwww.

[technomom]

Um, you're there, but curiousmay9 said something about dining with you tonight? I'm confused!

[joyeuse13.livejournal.com]

She's flying out--oh, about now, actually--to come visit us! And you! And Alice! Yay!

[celticdragonfly.livejournal.com]

I was there then, but I was packing.

I'm here now. Here being Atlanta. I'd still love to see you guys, but never have heard back on where/what/when. Sam has my cellphone number.

Had a lovely dinner with curiousmay9!

[kk1raven.livejournal.com]

Birds can have a couple different kinds of territories. One is their breeding territory. For that, the male is usually going to be concerned with his own species, and possibly with species that he sees as a threat to his nest. Some birds also defend their food sources. Mockingbirds, for example, may try to chase off every other bird of any species, and humans as well.