Birds have never seemed interesting to me. I have often seen them in the summer, picking at my green grass, maybe for worms. Also these birds have most always been a dark color, maybe gray or black. I have never seen many birds on my cherry tree, until a few days ago. It was around two in the afternoon; it was quiet as always. The quiet didn't last long because I heard a couple birds, almost as if arguing, branched on the highest branches of the tree. As soon I heard them I got my phone out and recorded them.The birds were blue and white ( not sure what kind they were and didn't find the name online .) This is what they sounded like:
http://youtu.be/9DIa2BmcgOU
" The birds communication sounded irritated. " Field Notes 10/23
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Here is the picture of one of the birds.
picture taken by me
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Once the birds kept up with their communication, I began to get annoyed. They wouldn't stop at one point and at another point they were quiet for a few seconds,waiting. Although, as the birds kept whining at each other, I wondered what they were saying to each other. Just like dogs, cats and many other animals that are able to speak, they have to be saying something. It would be amazing if we could understand what they all say, but then again it would be so different. Maybe at least they would have rights, instead of always being killed without justification. Or animals would be able to speak up on what us humans are doing wrong, like how to stop the extinction of animals. The list could go on, but I don't think that we will be able to understand animals anytime soon.
As I started thinking about what the blue birds could be saying, I did a little research on this. Based on the web article "Bird Communication: An Introduction" birds are saying a few things. It explains that birds can be marking their territory, seeking mates, looking for food, scaring off an intruder, warning other birds of a near predator,etc. It became interesting to me that some birds don't just communicate with chirps or squawking, but also by beating their wings. Also on the way their feathers are appealed. Of course this could be on certain birds only, yet it is still fascinating. By watching birds closer, the communication of birds to other birds of their own species and birds that are another species, will become clearer.
I wonder if all kinds of birds like specific trees? Do these birds like my tree? I will most certainly keep an eye out for them.
Works Cited
Tkaczyk, Filip. "Bird Communication: An Introduction." Alderleaf Wilderness College. Alderleaf Wilderness College, n.d. Web. 26 Oct 2014
Funny thing is that i'm not a fan of cherries, but a cherry tree blooms and I believe anything blooms is beautiful. You put your feelings into this and you have questions to yourself that you had made me think about as well. If birds could talk, they'd probably never stop talking about the wrong things humans do. Nature has its own language and if we want, we can figure it out. My question to you is, has this cherry tree meant anything to you yet? Have you found something special about it that you are fascinated by? I'd like to know. :)
ReplyDeleteI have taken a look at my tree and realized how truly beautiful it is. I just love the colors that mix throughout the branches, reds and greens. I know not to take my tree and any other trees for granted. (:
DeletePretty interesting to read. I have a cheery tree in my backyard and some birds always eat them before i get the chance to! I feel like this blog could be an interesting one! Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteThank you! (:
DeleteI bet the birds are scrub jays. You should use book to discover for yourself. They have an annoying screech. I have them often eating berries and other birds.
ReplyDeleteIt's intresting to me that birds can communicate with their wings, however how are they able to do that? Is it like body language? Your cherry tree really is beautiful, I wish I had a cherry tree. Great blog!
ReplyDeleteTry to watch the video now (:
DeleteThank you!
Your cheery tree looks beautiful. If I had that in my backyard I would like to pet it :). And birds are really annoying especially in the morning. But hey you got to love them though.
ReplyDeleteBirds can get quite annoying when they communicate with one another. Great video. Sometimes I wish I could hear what animals say, it would be a fantastic experience. The cherry tree you have is beautiful.
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