Die Oog
Its raining quite a lot here in CapeTown lately so Die Oog should be filling up nicely. Will go check it out this weekend. Continue reading Die Oog
Month: May 2012
Interesting Bird Facts
Sociable Weavers build th largest nests in the world. They live in arid areas and drink only when water is available. Their nests are used by a multitude of other birds; Spotted eagle-owls nest and roost on top, and Pygmy falcons, Rosy-faced lovebirds, Acacia pied barbets and Red-headed finches all make use of the empty nest chambers. Palm Swifts build their tiny nests of saliva … Continue reading Interesting Bird Facts
Birding Trivia Warbler
The Marsh Warbler, which migrates between Africa and Europe ia already known to be an outstanding mimic of other bird’s songs. But scientists studying the song of one marsh warbler discovered its repertoire contained phrases copied from over 200 other different birds. Half the phrases were from birds in Africa and the other half from birds in Europe. So much for copyright laws!! Continue reading Birding Trivia Warbler
Interesting Birding Trivia
Interesting Birding Trivia. Continue reading Interesting Birding Trivia
Interesting Birding Trivia
Did you know? Rosy-faced Lovebirds carry building material to their nests in their rump feathers rather than their beaks. They make use of holes in tree’s crevices in rock faces and abandoned birds nests. They are good indicators of water because they need to drink. If you find Ros-faced lovebirds in a riverbed, you know water is within flying distance – up to 5km – … Continue reading Interesting Birding Trivia
Birding Trivia Fun Fact2
Did you know? The hummingbird eats about every ten minutes and consumes twice its wieght in nectar each day. Continue reading Birding Trivia Fun Fact2
Birding Trivia Fun Fact
Did you know? Birds have the best developed colour vision in the whole animal world. Continue reading Birding Trivia Fun Fact
Birding Trivia – Owls
Did you know? Owls turn their heads in almost 360 degree circle because they cannot move their eyes. Their eyeballs are not round like ours. They are tubular. The circle of feathers found around an owl’s eyes are there to help the owl hear. The closely-packed feathers in this facial disc help channel high frequency sound waves to the owls ears which are situated behind … Continue reading Birding Trivia – Owls
More Birding Trivia
Did you know? Hummingbirds build neat woven nests, held together by spider webs. Or Some swifts build nests that are made almost entirely from the birds saliva, on the rocky surfaces inside caves. These nests are then harvested by man because they are the main ingredient in the delicacy ‘birds nest soup’. Lastly Honeyguides, found in Africa, have a wonderful working relationship with the Honeybadger. … Continue reading More Birding Trivia
Birding Trivia
Did you know? Storks communicate by clapping their mandibles together. Hornbills have long black curling eyelashes. Vultures have weak claws and legs, and cannot attack or lift their prey. Here are some birding trivial facts…..do you have any to share. Please add your comments if you have something to add…… Continue reading Birding Trivia
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