I was on FB today when I ran across a picture of a male Bowerbird. Have you heard of them? I had read an article some time ago. Today I looked them up to see where they lived. They mostly live in New Guinea and Australia. This little planet of ours is so full of amazing animals. The Bowerbird builds beautiful nests to try attracting females. They use pretty colored objects they find. Small pieces of glass, things that are shiny, shells, and other found pretty objects.
Here is the male Bowerbird. Isn't he handsome. Sometimes looking blue, other times black.
Aren't their nests beautiful? I wonder how long it takes them to build it.
I hope you like this post about the Bowerbird. I was just so facinated with them and I wanted to share them with you. I hope you have a lovely day. Thanks for stopping by. I love comments and am always appreciative when one is left.
They are simply a beautiful blue color aren't they. I watched a PBS Nature show at part of the segment had the bowerbirds in it. And it was amazing to watch their meeting ritual
ReplyDeleteOh Lynn, I wish I had seen that! They are just the most interesting bird. And so pretty. Looks like we are heading into a week of really cold temperatures! I've got the soup ready to cook. Keep warm and have a good week.
DeleteThanks for stopping by my blog, Leslie. I am happy to reciprocate. These images of bower birds bring back very fond memories of two visits to Australia. The bird life is breathtaking and so different from the rest of the world - the mammals too. One of our local community centres is running a week-long programme on Australia beginning tomorrow and I will be giving a presentation on the birds of Australia. The weekend is already over for you so enjoy the week ahead. With my very best wishes - David
ReplyDeleteWish I could be there for your presentation! True, my weekend is over, but I'm retired so every day is like the weekend :) Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteHi Leslie, thanks for visiting my blog. I am also a Christian mom, a deacon in the Mennonite church. I am a birdwatcher, so really love this post! I saw a show on T.V. about the Bowerbird, and how one will come into another's nest and steal their decorations!
ReplyDeleteHi Ginny, I wish I could see a show about the Bowerbird. That's too funny about them stealing decorations. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteP.s. I also love Norah Jones!
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