so trusting
young lonely and lost
fledgling bird
A couple of weeks ago Jill and I were sitting in the garden eating our lunch when this baby Pied Butcherbird flew in and landed on a branch above us. It then flew to the ground and began demanding something to eat. All we could offer this young carnivore were a few pieces of tinned tuna. That was enough to curb the appetite and it flew back to the branch and had a short sleep. This is the first young one of that species we have seen. When small birds are breeding in Spring adult Butcherbirds raid nests after fledglings. This baby looks cute however it is destined to become a feared marauder in our neighbourhood. The other curious fact about the visit was the time of year. We are almost to Winter and we have had visits from a young Butcherbird, then fledgling Little Wattlebirds and some young looking Magpies during this last month. One more pointer to the effects of Climate Change?
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So beautiful photographs and your poetical words. Wish you all to have a nice winter days. Thank you dear Denis, Love, nia
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Thank you Nia. The snow will fall to 900 metres tonight and storms are rolling in from Antarctica, and 2 days to Winter yet.
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WOW! Doesn’t sound good 🙂 Be in warm and safe of course. And yes, you are closer to Antarctica… have you ever visited? I really wonder. Welcome and Thank you dear Denis, Have a nice day, Love, nia
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I’ve never been to Antarctica, when the wind and cold blows up from there it is freezing.
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I can imagine.
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A beautiful haiku to accompany the wonderful photographs Denis ☺ We had such a mild autumn and winter that some birds were having a second nest with fledglings late last year too.
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Thanks Xenia, it was a good model. We usually have 2 lots of fledglings with most birds, sometimes 3, but this year it was 3-4 with a lot. The Little wattlebirds around here had at least 4.
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Gosh now I don’t know whether I want it to survive or not. Lovely pictures and what a marvellous moment.
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Thanks Cathy. They all have to live and take their chances. We look out for all but sometimes try and save little ones by scaring the hunters away. This was still a baby, but look at the hook on its beak, thats the weapon.
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Gorgeous pictures, Denis. It’s disturbing that these young birds are showing up so close to winter.
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It is but the Wattlebird parents are supporting, the Butcherbird will be self sufficient now.
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Oh, and the haiku is so tender and lovely.
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Thanks Magarisa, this fledgling was still cute enough for a haiku
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A scary baby! I’m still pondering 2 more days until winter!😳 we are finally having some 70 degree days here in SD USA, and I had stop and remind myself that you all have already had summer and are probably looking forward to cooler temps. 😊
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Yes cute but scary when it grows. Cold is one word to describe our winds today Kathy.
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A nice haiku Denis, perfect for the young birdie. I wonder if the young ones are around because the summer has been longer this time and temperatures staying milder. I heard today we are in a for short and mild winter as well. The poor animals and plants don’t know what to do!
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Thanks Sue. Our Winter is now very cold day after day, so nothing mild here so far.
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Oh keep warm Denis. Cute fledgling for now…. And equally cute haiku. 🙂
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Thanks Marje we have the heaters on for a lot of the day now.
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What a funny and brave little bird to demand food from you. Where I’m at, south Florida (USA), Summer is approaching. We usually have many species of birds including ducks, geese and swans come down for the winter, but this past winter there weren’t as many as previous years. I live on a golf course with several lakes that are usually crowded with birds, but they were scarce this past winter. My husband and I were just talking about it, so I think you may be right about climate change.
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Our average temperatures keep rising each year, these birds confirm something is changing and so does the absence of waterbirds where you live Vashti.
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So good to see your wildlife take on the subject.
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They are always ready to pose Sandra.
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They are fascinating fairly solitary Birds Sandra and not called butcher for a pleasant title.
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Such a sweet little bird. Awesome you were able to help. The haiku is thought provoking and perfect!
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The character in birds expression and behaviour sets up haiku ideas
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Wahahhaha birds are so demanding these day. Somehow many don’t fear people any more.
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Usually these birds just sit around waiting to stalk little birds, then the butcherbird bit is obvious.
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I hope there is a happy ending for your little butcher bird…
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I am sure there will be, unlike the little birds it will meet in the future.
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Hmmm good point!
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I enjoyed learning about this interesting Butcherbird. It is very odd that you are encountering so many baby birds lately.
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They have a beautiful haunting call that compensates for their hunting actions. At our local Bird watchers meeting on Wednesday others were also confirming the late fledglings around into Winter. A certain sign of our overall warming earth.
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