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Robins and Thrashers laying around tree with wings fully extended?

Discussion in 'Other Pets & Livestock' started by peacebird, Aug 13, 2007.

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  1. Aug 13, 2007 #1
    peacebird

    peacebird Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Very odd - groups of three (up to 8 birds) Robins and Thrashers both - lay on their bellies, facing the tree trunk and extend their wings and tail feathers fully....
    After a few moments they scatter, then come back and do it again?

    Why on earth are they doing this? It is the funniest thing....
     
  3. Aug 13, 2007 #2
    justusnak

    justusnak Flock Mistress

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    Sounds to me they are dust bathing, or sunning just like chickens do! Very interesting...birds are.
     

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