Amazing the ability of the males to build such a structure, yet the actual nest (entirely built, maintained and eggs incubated all by herself, the female) is a flimsy nest of a few dozen sticks, barely held together. Apparently the boys might have a few female friends, he leaves them to do all the work of baby raising. Maybe he's tired after all the building work?
Great video Alan,it's nice to have a change from photos.
Thanks N
Good stuff, Alan. It seems the bird is putting the finishing touches to its bower & that it's preparing for breeding time.
Not sure what it is doing.
I have been told that they maintain
their bowers for years. This one is
in the middle of a car/boat park!
Their greatest dander is us.
Amazing the ability of the males to build such a structure, yet the actual nest (entirely built, maintained and eggs incubated all by herself, the female) is a flimsy nest of a few dozen sticks, barely held together. Apparently the boys might have a few female friends, he leaves them to do all the work of baby raising. Maybe he's tired after all the building work?
Thanks Hendo