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| "Defoliation": photo, collage, digital. |
Throwback Thursday ...
(Young Grandhunks # 2,1,3 left-right, they are still crazy)
2GN2S ...
Heron ’casts shade’ to hunt ...
This elegant African wading bird uses its wings to lure unsuspecting prey into ‘safe’ cover. The black heron, a jet-black bird found in southern Africa and Madagascar,
has devised a devilishly clever way to catch its prey. When hunting for
small fish in shallow water, the black heron uses its wings like an
umbrella to create a patch of shade beneath it.
Scientists believe that this behavior, known as canopy feeding, helps the birds hunt by making their prey easier to see. In the same way as wearing polarized sunglasses helps fishermen peer past the water’s surface, creating a personal patch of shade may help these birds get a better look at their prey. Shrouding themselves in a cloak of darkness may also prevent the herons' prey from seeing them, experts say.
But that’s not all. Scientists also theorize that the shade created by these birds may attract fish who are looking for a place to hide. While it remains to be seen if one or all of these theories are true, canopy feeding certainly works well for the black heron.
Terrific video, here
This is really special video, Four Seasons, 4 min. but so worth your time.
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| Capped Heron |
Thanks for coming by today ...
4 comments:
The photo of the boys is priceless! Each time you look at it you have to smile.
Jacki, I enjoyed the Four Seasons video. I'd like to be able to paint like this.
Yes, I love that silly photo. Erin said she asked them for one serious shot and this is what she got, Yes, I love the 4 seasons, I wish I could have made it larger.
Thanks again for your kind words that help me continue.
Strong piece but so sad it is happening. :-)
Thanks John, its so cruel that it happened at all, and now that it dragging on! ;o(
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