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Streaked Weaver Couple Nesting & Mating Behavior #StreakedWeaver #Mating #nesting

At Ammavaripeta cheruvu, Warangal during March Month, A Pari of Streaked weaver is observed. A male is busy building the nest and waiting for the mate to come. As the male is busy building the nest, a female appeared and they started mating and male left to finish the unfinished nest.

Captured using Canon R3 + Canon RF 600mm f4 lens on a monopod.

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Baya Weaver Nesting Captured Using Canon R8 + Canon RF 100-400mm Lens - Handheld  @canonindiapvtltd

Canon's latest full-frame mirrorless body, the EOS R8, tips the scales at a mere 461g, making it the lightest in its class. Additionally, it stands out as one of the most budget-friendly options available for full-frame cameras. Inside the compact frame of the entry-level camera body lies a powerful full-frame sensor accompanied by an advanced autofocus system, offering a cutting-edge photography experience.

With affordability, portability, and lightweight design, the Canon RF 100-400 lens not only excels in these aspects but also delivers remarkably sharp results, ensuring impressive image quality. In low-light conditions, it is important to note that the Canon RF 100-400 lens has an f/8 aperture at its maximum focal length of 400mm. Consequently, capturing images in such situations may require the use of higher ISO values to compensate for reduced light.

The combined weight of Canon R8 and Canon RF 100-400mm lens is just over 1kg and priced around 2 Lakh Indian Rupees.

Check the footage of Baya Weaver nesting recorded in Hyderabad, India using this combination. The entire video was recorded using handheld techniques, meaning that no additional stabilizing equipment or support was used to steady the camera.

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Baya Weaver Male Nest Building

Male Baya weavers are responsible for constructing the nests. They are highly skilled weavers and create intricate, flask-shaped nests made from grass, leaves, and thin twigs. The nests are woven using a complex interlocking pattern.

Male Baya weavers construct multiple nests within the colony to attract females. They perform elaborate nest-building displays, where they hang from the nest while fluttering their wings and calling out to attract females.

They usually build their nests in colonies, often near water bodies like lakes, ponds, or marshes. They prefer locations with tall trees or shrubs, providing them with a secure place to build their nests.

They often reuse their nests from previous breeding seasons. However, they require regular maintenance, and males spend significant time repairing and adding fresh material to the nests.

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Nesting of Orange-headed Thrush

Nesting of Orange-headed Thrush

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Indian White-eye: A Journey from Nest to Fledging | Anantagiri Forest, Telangana | #BirdNesting | 4K

Before the onset of Monsoon, Many Indian White-eye pairs are seen breeding at Anantagiri forest in Vikarabad district of Telangana State. The female primarily constructs the nest, although the male may assist by bringing materials. The nest is a delicate cup-shaped structure, intricately woven with fine grass, plant fibers, and sometimes spider webs, making it both sturdy and flexible. The nest is usually placed in a shrub or a low tree, well-concealed among the leaves.

Both parents share incubation duties. During this period, the parents are highly vigilant, frequently checking the nest to ensure the safety of the eggs from potential predators.

Once the eggs hatch, the altricial chicks emerge, blind and featherless. The parents are immediately attentive, tirelessly gathering food to nourish their young. They primarily feed the chicks insects and small invertebrates, ensuring a protein-rich diet crucial for rapid growth. Both parents take turns feeding and protecting the chicks.

The Indian White-eye's nesting and chick-raising process exemplifies their dedication and cooperation, ensuring the survival and continuity of their species.

Captured this behavior using extreme low light conditions using Canon R3 + Canon RF 600mm f4 lens.

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Streak-throated Swallows Nesting Behavior | KoilSagar, Telangana | #SriramWildlifePhotographer | 4K

The Streak-throated Swallow builds cup-shaped mud nests in colonies on vertical surfaces such as cliffs, bridges, and the walls of buildings. These locations provide the stability and elevation needed to keep their nests safe from predators.

Their nesting colonies can be compared to our apartment construction. Both Streak-throated Swallows and humans exhibit a keen sense of community and adaptation in the way they construct and inhabit their homes, making them fascinating subjects for comparison.

Like humans, Streak-throated Swallows may have disputes over shared spaces, or boundaries. However, they coexist, balancing competition with the benefits of community living.

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Under Daddy's Wings: The Protective Parenting of Bronze-winged Jacanas | Manjeera, Telangana | 4K

Jacanas are fascinating birds, especially known for their unique parenting behavior. The male Jacana, rather than the female, takes on the primary role of protecting and caring for the chicks. 

A particularly intriguing behavior of Jacanas is that the males can carry their chicks under their wings. The father tucks the tiny chicks under his wings and even folds them into his body, appearing to have multiple legs while he walks. This keeps the chicks safe from predators and hidden from view.

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Blue-eared Kingfisher Take-off With A Fish Catch | Abloli, Maharashtra | 4K | #kingfisher

Blue-eared Kingfisher Take-off With A Fish Catch

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Black-naped Monarch Feeding Behavior | Bheemunipadam Waterfalls, Telangana | #BirdFeeding | 4K

Black-naped Monarch Feeding Behavior. Captured this at Bheemunipadam Waterfalls, Telangana.

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Red Munia/Red Avadavat Carrying a Feather for Nesting | Kodakanchi Lake, Telangana | 4K

The Red Munia, also known as the Red Avadavat or Strawberry Finch, is a small and colorful bird known for its elaborate nest-building behavior, especially during the breeding season. They use feathers as a part of their nesting material to line the inner chamber of their nests. They often gather soft materials such as feathers, grass, plant fibers, and other items that provide comfort and insulation for their eggs and chicks. 

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Grey-headed Fish Eagle Nesting at Kawal Tiger Reserve, Telangana | 4K | #sriramwildlifephotographer

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Bird Diaries | Zitting Cisticola | Manjeera, Telangana | BD03

The next bird in this series is the Zitting Cisticola, a tiny yet lively grassland bird filmed at Manjeera, in Sangareddy district of Telangana. Though it appears plain and colorless from the front, its golden-brown back glows beautifully in sunlight, making it a delight to watch in the field.

This video captures the bird’s characteristic tail-spreading display, along with moments of nest material collection and preening, offering a glimpse into the daily life and breeding behavior of this energetic little songbird.

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Bird Diaries | Coppersmith Barbet | Anantagiri Forest, Telangana | BD04

The next bird in this series is the Coppersmith Barbet, filmed in the lush Anantagiri forest of Vikarabad district, Telangana. Known for its vibrant plumage and metallic “tuk-tuk” call, this barbet is seen busily chiseling a hole in a dry tree branch at the top canopy, a potential nesting site it prepares with great precision.

The video beautifully highlights the bird’s nest-excavating behavior against a dazzling bokeh backdrop, created by the interplay of sky light and the forest canopy — a perfect blend of behavior and beauty in the wild.

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Bird Diaries | Indian Grey Hornbill | Anantagiri Forest, Telangana | BD05

The next bird in this series is the Indian Grey Hornbill, filmed in the Anantagiri Forest of Vikarabad district, Telangana. Anantagiri is one of the best places to observe and document this species, thanks to its healthy hornbill population, ideal nesting trees, and abundant food sources.

In this video, the hornbill is seen plucking seeds and leaves to feed, showcasing its typical foraging behavior high up in the forest canopy. The footage highlights the species’ strong bill, agile movements, and its important role as a seed disperser in maintaining forest ecology.

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