While Skabby and I walked on the farm yesterday, a Hadeda Ibis flew overhead with nesting material in its beak.
The Hadeda Ibis with nesting material in its beak
As I focused on the bird, it flew off to the right...
...to a nest at the end of the pivot frame
It's mate wasn't too impressed at dad still building the nest! See her carping at him!
Here I imagine she's still muttering her displeasure while he sits demurely and listens
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I will be watching this nest!
At the dam, the early morning sun glistened on the water with the cows' reflections below the far bank
I'm linking to Saturday Critters with Eileen, here
The bee eaters are beautiful. The nest in the man made tree is amazing.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful array of interesting critters. Happy Saturday.
ReplyDeletei always love seeing the big black dog and the tiny bee eaters. i did not know Ibis build big nest like this. awesome photos
ReplyDeleteHello JO,
ReplyDeleteThe Hadeda Ibis are cool looking birds, impressive nest. It would be neat to see the young ones when they are hatched. Nice shot of Skabby swimming with the cattle nearby. I love the pretty Bee-eaters, beautiful birds and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Wonderful series of photos. You cracked my up with the birds conversation, mum was impressed with dad's nest building. :) Have a great week, Jo.
ReplyDeleteThose bee eaters are the prettiest colors! We have a lot of Ibis here but not this one. How neat to see it building a nest!
ReplyDeleteOne wonders what the cows think of Skabby.
ReplyDeleteYour posts provide a delightful expansion of my acquaintance with the fascinating flora and fauna of a region I will probably never get to visit in person.
ReplyDeleteMust be spring. Love seeing the pairing up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a big nest and how neat that you will be able to watch it! Love seeing that colorful pair of birds!
ReplyDeleteLovely bee-eaters and great captures!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice selection of critters on your walk. The Bee Eaters are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHello Jo,
ReplyDeleteThe Ibis nest is a great find, love the photos. The view of Skabby and the cattle is great. The Bee-eaters are a favorite too, they are beautiful. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and week ahead. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.