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Sky Watch Friday - Necessity is the mother of invention
These finch nests have been built on the power lines, alongside the main road near the Mohale Dam in Lesotho. This is the best option for these birds, as there are no trees in this part of the word. It also raises the question about what they did before the power lines were built. My guess is that they were probably not in the area and that the powerlines have helped them to extend their range.
If you look closely you will see the nests suspended from these power lines. I am not sure what species of finch this is,as none were around when were drove past. Thanks for the picture Suzi-k.
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47 comments:
Fascinating. I think you are right about necessity being the mother of invention. Its hard to imagine no trees....
interesting one!
My Sky Watch Friday post
Not only great photos but a very well chosen title for your post!
I agree with Quint--great title for the post. Who would ever have thought of birds building nests there? Glad you thought to share them with us.
Those finch nests are amazing. Anything's possible!
Max: What a cool capture for SWF.
Never ever seen anything like it!!
So really nice and interesting. Thanks for showing me :-))
Nice weekend to you, from Anne in Norway.
Whoa, that's totally cool. Neat post and thanks for pointing this out to us!
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So I am not participating in Sky Watch Friday just because I might not be able to make it around to all.
I enjoyed seeing your blog post for Sky Watch Friday and I thought your photography was excellent. Those finch nests are marvels of construction.
I don't know if you like to read or not but if you do this place is amazing.
I just got my first shipment of used books from Strand's bookstore in New York City, yesterday. They have 18 miles of used books. Think about that. Anyway, they got here and I am totally happy with those I chose to read. I had to start out by just choosing a category, like photography, and go from there. I don't know how in the world they can keep track of so many books.
Look up Strand bookstore or copy and paste the URL here: http://www.strandbooks.com/app/www/p/home/
Finches have been crucial in evolutionary theory before, so what you say may well be right. That is, if there weren't any trees in days very long gone by?
The hanging nests are wonderful! Its looks as if they were hung on a close line to dry. Amazing.
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Such a powerful set of eyes, you have Max. Aren't birds the most wonderful creatures. I like your broader landscape - reminds me of my own country.
Well spotted.. perfect Sky Watch shots..
Ha!.. I have been on You Tube today... watching Zulu and listening to the chants and the Welshmen singing back.. thats your bloody fault.. ;o)
Max! That is amazing! Thanks for having such a sharp eye to see these. Poor birdies, with no trees. But... survival of the fittest, and they have figured out how to breed and nest under those conditions! Go, Finches!
Wow, what an incredible shot!
Very beautiful and interesting these photos, congratulations.
This is a fantastic post. At first when I saw the nests, I thought the weavers were getting creative. As always, the scenery can't be beat.
Nor did I ever see anything like this- It is amazing. Great shots.
Pretty one for SWF! Which reminds me the quote... "we all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon".... Mine's up too hope you can drop by. Happy Weekend!
What an interesting post. Great photos.
What an incredible shot of the bird nests! I have never seen anything like that before!
Love rural scene in the 2nd pic!
Sky Watch ~ fun people taking amazing photos, nicely done.
What a terrific capture!
Does make you wonder what they did before the power lines.
A really cool photo.
Fascinating. Great photos and interesting information. I always enjoy learning new things.
You definitely take nice photos - great captures
Happy Sky Watch Friday
No trees? OMG! Can't image how that would be like.
Very nice post you have here:)
Petunia's SWF
Stunning shots - what clever birds and what a lovely landscape - almost like a Marlboro ad!!
Happy Sky Watch!
Gary
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I have never seen finch nests. Interesting post.
I have never seen finch nests. Interesting post.
Love those nests.
Nina at Nature Remains
nice shoots
What an interesting and great photos. Love it. From AnneKa in Norway
LOVE the first shot. Those are amazing.
Very Fascinating! Great shots.
Have a nice weekend.
I have never seen a nest like that. Super cool! SWF
I follow birds and their habbits, but
I have never seen anything like this.
The second one has a great sense of space and freedom. Both superb,
These finch nests are really amazing! Great photos!
Great shot, interesting about extending their range.
Max-e:
Those fabulous shots of the great countryside are really something. Love them all. What a beautiful place.
Happy trails.
Hi, I have already visited your sky watch (see above) but I just wanted to say 'thank you' for the comments you have left on mime. Much appreciated.
Sky Watch friday you can find on this blog : AnneKa's Foto
http://annekafoto.blogspot.com/
And there I try to write in English. :-)
Yes, they live there all year. Myken lie in the Gulf Stream and almost all of Norway's coast, even that part in the Arctic, remains free of ice and snow throughout the winter. We are very lucky to have the Golf Stream.
Wow! I have never seen anything like this! Great post!
NEATO! They remind me of very fat hairy bats hanging there...
Thoses nests are out of this world, amazing! :-)
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