The Olive-backed Sunbird nesting has been reused a few time since last 2 years. This is at my office in Petaling Jaya. The photo was taken using my Samsung Note3 behind the glass window. The Female bird do most of the hatching duty in late month of April. Later a pair of hatchling was seen in first week of May 2015.
Two latest photos taken on 15 May 2015 showing both the parents takes responsibility to feed the pair of nestlings. The Male is a bit cautious and "hit and run" feeding whilst the Female take its time to feed and care of the babies. This time I used my Fuji XE-2 camera.On 20th the frequency of feeding was more higher at about 10 minutes. One hatchling is growing very well compared to its sibling. The alpha gets to be fed 8/10 time compared to the other.
On the 25th when I return from Merapoh I believed the alpha have fledged whilst the second chick was abandoned and died of hunger. It was found hanging from the nest with its leg entangled to the twines. A sad sight but as they say survival of the fittest prevail in the animal kingdom so much so ..............................
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Excellent capture of parent olive-backed sunbird feeding young. I've been seeking a subject for painting during lockdown. Do you mind if I have a go with your sunbirds?
ReplyDeleteHi Mike. This is April 2029.A pair of birds built a nest below my A/C. I hit your blog when I finally thought of doing a Google lens search. The similarities of nesta and birds' morph with your pictures is uncanny. I don't know if eggs are there yet....
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ReplyDeleteThe picture of the young hungry nestlings is truly adorable...
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