Friday, April 27, 2012

Show Boat Brown Headed Cowbirds

My best guess it's due to the season. When I first saw them I thought I would try getting a couple shots of them sitting in their places. Little did I know they were prepping for each other by putting on a display. They would stare at each other and then alternately, flash each other their wing span and a feather ruffle. I'm betting a mating dance. It was the first time I had seen something like this from Cowbirds.

Brown Headed Cowbirds sizing each other up...
Here I am in all my glory...
Oh yeah! Look at this!...

Ok...Ok... Look at this!...
You're a poser! You heard me a poser!...

I can do this all day... I think I'm starting to like you...
You're not so bad yourself big boy...
   

7 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

ha ha. your commentary cracked me up. :)

Bob Bushell said...

The Cowbirds are so underrated, beautiful photos are here.

Lois Evensen said...

What a really neat series. :) Ah, romance. :)

Tammy said...

Great dialogue Larry! It is always so interesting to watch the interactions between birds. Glad you were able to capture this to share. Great photos!!

Noushka said...

Nice blog you've got here!
I am delighted to diver those birds since they do not occur in France!
I have enjoy going through your photography and your sense of humor!
Congrats!!

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

LOL Larry!!

But you've shown your talent as a photographer because you've made that annoying cow bird look pretty darn good!!

Kjell T. Evensen said...

Great images. I'm sure you had a great time looking at these guys.