BYC’s BirdTober thread - 2023

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I love the perspective on this one!

 

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I love the perspective on this one!

Thanks!

 

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“Unique Beak”

 

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Here is a kelp goose and updated spoonbill legs. Yes, kelp geese are ground feeders as well as eating in the water, they forage sea lettuce at low tide and eat grass and berries. They have an amphibious diet, you could say. Surf and turf, vegan style. Kelp geese were a longtime favorite of mine though I am beginning to appreciate the other beautiful sheldgeese as well.

https://www.waterfowl.org.uk/wildfowl/true-ducks/kelp-goose/

 

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I added a pop of pink and yellow, looks like I have a “theme” now

 

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Do not touch the baby bird or you will get the goosey wrath

 

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song: this scene from LOTR makes me think “Boromir’s Swan Song”

Comb, wattle, or Caruncle

 

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Satin Bowerbird purple eyes are my favorite