yep, u guessed right, it's all down to the bully of the tropics, the hyper aggressive TK (tropical kingbird)
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"FFS, 'fairly alarmed,' she sez, well, why TF wouldn't i look fairly alarmed!" -- crimson-crested woodpecker
the other photo in the thread reveals why she's a little nervous, can u guess before u peek? 1/2
#BIrd #Birding #Woodpecker #BIrdBehavior #BIrdPhotography #Photograph #Nature #Outdoors #WIldlife #BIrdsOfMastodon
Aerial combat at the rookery. 🌿 These two Tricolored Herons were locked in a high-stakes mid-air dispute this afternoon at Smith Oaks, showing off some incredible acrobatics. 🪶⚔️
📍 @houstonaudubon Smith Oaks Rookery, High Island, TX
🗓️ Apr 17, 2026 | 🕒 2:10 PM
📸 @canonusa EOS R6 Mark III + RF 200-800 + 1.4x
⚙️ 435mm | f/13 | 1/2000 | ISO 8000 | 46 still photos
#TricoloredHeron #BirdBehavior #SmithOaks #ShotOnCanon #WildlifeWithCanon #NaturePhotography #TexasBirds
Nesting season drama in full swing. 🌿 These three Roseate Spoonbills were locked in an intense battle for territory at Smith Oaks—a reminder that even the most beautiful birds have a fierce side. 🪶🥊
📍 @houstonaudubon Smith Oaks Rookery, High Island, TX
🗓️ Apr 17, 2026 | 🕒 2:22 PM
📸 @canonusa EOS R6 Mark III + RF 200-800 + 1.4x
⚙️ 560mm | f/10 | 1/200 | ISO 4150
#RoseateSpoonbill #SmithOaks #BirdBehavior #ShotOnCanon #WildlifeWithCanon #NaturePhotography #TexasBirds
for #WildlifeWednesday i have dug out more of my Marvelous Spatuletail photos & have decided to develop this one. The sunlight coming through the forest made this photo a bit challenging but it also lit up the glittering crown and throat feathers...
#Bird #Hummingbird #Birding #BirdBehavior #Cute #FunnyAnimals #Nature #Rare #EndangeredSpecies BirdsOfMastodon #Neotropics #BIodiversity #Wildlife #Peru
"sometimes i have to ask myself if the tree is worth the peck!" -- acorn woodpecker (male, Colombian subspecies is why the red cap is reduced)
#bird #woodpecker #Birding #BirdBehavior #BirdPhotography #Forest #BirdsOfMastodon #Wildlife
my disguise is perfect, NO ONE will ever spot me behind this stick, NO, u didn't, if you think u did... u still didn't-- defiant cock of the rock
#Bird #Birding #Rare #Lek #BirdBehavior #Photograph #BirdPhotography #CloudForest #Backlit #Forest #Biodiveristy
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