Balance A Seed On Your Nose

What a great series! Thanks for starting off my morning with a smile.

Thanks Mom. A lot of people don't like these birds because of their parasitic habit, but I've found them well behaved around the other birds, fairly tame and a lot of fun to watch. Pretty birds too.

Nice shots and even better story line.

Thanks Dale. Just having some fun with the birdies.

Mitch, great shots. So in addition to being the bird whisperer, you're now their translator too.

Thanks Bill. Well, it's pretty easy. They aren't very smart and their vocabulary is limited.

great set mitch and good timing on your behalf. what is the bird related to
many thanks

Thanks Jason. Not sure what it's related to. Maybe a Starling or Blackbird. But it's parasitic, lays it's eggs in other birds nests.

are that reminds me to track down the cockoo which is the only parasitic bird we have to my knowledge i here im in the morning /evening behind my garden so he'll be down the river stalking the warblers.

The cowbird is a really mellow fellow. They get along with all the other birds and don't ever start fights. I guess they have to be nice for the other birds to let her in to lay an egg.

The first shot looks like the avian world's version of trained seals. Very funny series depicting some interesting behaviour!

Thanks Dan. It's all about having fun for me.