All your bird talk in here
Willpar
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by Willpar Thu May 11, 2023 9:35 pm
Am getting the odd one as well. Not a bird that has frequented the garden in the past.
Nick
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by Nick Thu Jun 19, 2025 7:59 am
I often see Jays visiting the garden but I've noticed one with a prominently hooked beak. It's obviously a deformity but seems perfectly formed. I wonder how much it affects/influences its diet?VIDEO
Willpar
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by Willpar Thu Jun 19, 2025 8:11 am
Very good video Nick, the extended curve don't seem to affect its eating.
TrevLincs
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by TrevLincs Thu Jun 19, 2025 7:53 pm
It is amazing how wildlife (and even domesticated animals) adapt to deformatives, lost limbs etc.
Nick
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by Nick Fri Jun 20, 2025 5:48 am
TrevLincs wrote: ↑ Thu Jun 19, 2025 7:53 pm
It is amazing how wildlife (and even domesticated animals) adapt to deformatives, lost limbs etc.
Absolutely and better adapting than humans I suspect. The Jay might even find his beak is an advantage - I bet he's a dab hand at a carcass!
Nick
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by Nick Sat Jul 12, 2025 7:32 am
Here's Captain Hook in slo-mo. His hook is actually an advantage over the standard design, at least when it comes to feeding on peanuts!VIDEO
Willpar
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by Willpar Sat Jul 12, 2025 8:49 am
Don't seem to be bothered by it. Great one Nick.