In response to the question by TheBaldIbis,I believe the bouncing is done to generate heat.The American Dipper does the same kind of motion and since it's in and out of cold mountain streams all day long,it's the only answer that makes sense to me.
In response to the question by TheBaldIbis,I believe the bouncing is done to generate heat.The American Dipper does the same kind of motion and since it's in and out of cold mountain streams all day long,it's the only answer that makes sense to me.
Why the hell do thes birds bounce so much? It seems like a) a total waste of energy and b) an open invitation to a predator......it makes no sense really.
Great footage!
In response to the question by TheBaldIbis,I believe the bouncing is done to generate heat.The American Dipper does the same kind of motion and since it's in and out of cold mountain streams all day long,it's the only answer that makes sense to me.
DrNworb 1 year ago
More great footage!
In response to the question by TheBaldIbis,I believe the bouncing is done to generate heat.The American Dipper does the same kind of motion and since it's in and out of cold mountain streams all day long,it's the only answer that makes sense to me.
DrNworb 1 year ago
Thanks agile1111 - about 12 feet away - and yes - we use a tripod
BirdGuides 1 year ago
Wow nice. How close were you and do you use a tripod?
agile1111 1 year ago
This is a beautiful piece of film. Great to know all that raking is worth it!
kateach1 2 years ago
Why the hell do thes birds bounce so much? It seems like a) a total waste of energy and b) an open invitation to a predator......it makes no sense really.
TheBaldIbis 2 years ago
Mas que ave parece una pelota que vota y vota.
riocorbones 2 years ago