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| Peneireiro-cinzento (Elanus caeruleus) e Tecelão-de-cabeça-preta (Ploceus melanocephalus) Black-shouldered Hawk (Elanus caeruleus) and Black-headed Wearver (Ploceus melanocephalus) |
Estamos na altura do ano em que os Peneireiros-cinzentos juvenis são expulsos do território dos progenitores e iniciam a sua vida autónoma. A 5 metros de onde me encontrava, um Peneireiro juvenil pousou momentaneamente num poste, perto de uma vala - algo que não agradou a um macho territorial de Tecelão-de-cabeça-preta (uma espécie introduzida) que expressou a sua fúria arrufando as penas e emitindo uma série de sons metálicos. Eventualmente o Peneireiro levantou vôo, e o Tecelão desapareceu no meio do caniçal./It is that time of the year when the young Black-shouldered Hawks are forced out of their parents' territory and off to adulthood. 5 meters from where I was sitting, a juvenile Hawk stopped for a moment on a fence post next to a ditch -- which was not appreciated by a territorial male Black-headed Weaver (an introduced species) who expressed his fury by ruffling his feathers and issuing a series of metallic calls. Eventually the Hawk took off, and the Weaver disappeared into the reeds.
Hi, just wanted to say, that your bird studies are soo sweet! love what you do!
ResponderEliminarcheers, Jessica
Thank you so much Jessica, glad you like them. I was quite lucky with this one -- was counting Black-winged Stilts when the Hawk decided to land. Juvenile birds are often easier to sketch, and this was the case. The Weaver was oblivious to my presence, infuriated by the Hawk's presence. So I got a few moments to do this sketch for further reference.
ResponderEliminarthis is such a cute story behind the sketch!! Funny how big these little ones seem to feel just by ruffling their feathers.
ResponderEliminarsounds wonderful to watch these animal scenes!
Jessica
If you go to the right place and wait, something interesting might just occur. And the right place does not have to be somewhere exotic -- a local garden might offer interesting sightings or behaviours. It is all a matter of going out and being patient.
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