SYS Cream of the Crop  More info | May 31, 2007 18:15 | #1 I was shooting in my backyard when I noticed this robin puffing up to about twice its regular size. Is there any bird behaviorist out there who could explain why they do this?  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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EdV Goldmember  3,257 posts Joined Dec 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA More info | May 31, 2007 18:22 | #2 1) She's pregnant! "the earth has music for those who listen."
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May 31, 2007 18:24 | #3 EdV wrote in post #3299262  1) She's pregnant! 2) He's been drinking too much beer. 3) Too much time in front of the TV. 4) Too many snacks! 5) Trying to imitate me!  Nice shot SYS! Ha ha, funny.
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BlueDeuce "I don't say anything witty"  3,752 posts Likes: 60 Joined Feb 2005 Location: Cent. Fl. More info | May 31, 2007 18:33 | #4 To cool off.
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scnapper Senior Member  499 posts Joined May 2004 Location: Western Australia More info | May 31, 2007 18:34 | #5 Temperature control, birds fluff the feathers up to trap air which is used for insulation. Gone out
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S.Horton worship my useful and insightful comments  More info | May 31, 2007 19:40 | #6 Barrel distortion. Sam - TF Says Ishmael
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May 31, 2007 21:56 | #7 scnapper wrote in post #3299316 Temperature control, birds fluff the feathers up to trap air which is used for insulation. Was it a cold day. Yes, the temperature was lower than usual. I had to put a warmer cloth to shoot. Thanks for the explanation!
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canonloader Cream of the Crop  More info | May 31, 2007 22:20 | #8 When it flew away, did it act jet propelled? Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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May 31, 2007 22:32 | #9 Yea, like this. It took off so fast that this is the best I could do  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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