Sociable Weaver bird nests


Posted by Jakejacoby on Mon Oct 09, 2017 1:22 pm

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These nests have been known to house up to 1,000 birds.  Are reported to be the largest community bird nests in the world.  Have grown large enough to topple trees in the past.

Tswalu Game Reserve, Kalahari Desert, South Africa
Canon 7D Mark II
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by Matthew Pugh on Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:50 am
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Hi

An interesting subject matter and that sure does look a formidable structure - nice shot


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by Tom Whelan on Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:41 pm
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Fascinating natural history subject - nice one.
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