The firmiana malayana or mata lembu, remains here in testimony to man's care-less-ness - its tree had since been felled. Let not the birds leave too.

Monday, 8 May 2023

Tailorbird in training

 Was it being cruel to be kind?  Undoubtedly as the Dark-necked Tailorbird (Orthotomus atrogularis) parents went about busily foraging even as its juvenile, hot on its heels, was calling out incessantly.  There was not a moment when the parents approached to feed, and it's evident.

The parents, male and female indistinguishable,  only established as both were foraging separately close-by before they came together teasing the juvenile.




It's a wonder that this juvenile didn't go giddy trying to keep up with its super-active parents.
 



A moment respite, for me too, before the family left the scene, and all's quiet again.



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