26 June 2008

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:

  1. photowannabe26 June 2008 at 20:01

    Fascinating. I think you are right about necessity being the mother of invention. Its hard to imagine no trees....

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  2. Unknown26 June 2008 at 20:29

    interesting one!
    My Sky Watch Friday post

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  3. Anonymous26 June 2008 at 20:40

    Not only great photos but a very well chosen title for your post!

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  4. Rose26 June 2008 at 20:46

    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.

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  5. SandyCarlson26 June 2008 at 20:52

    Those finch nests are amazing. Anything's possible!

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  6. This Is My Blog - fishing guy26 June 2008 at 21:07

    Max: What a cool capture for SWF.

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  7. Anne26 June 2008 at 21:10

    Never ever seen anything like it!!
    So really nice and interesting. Thanks for showing me :-))


    Nice weekend to you, from Anne in Norway.

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  8. Michele26 June 2008 at 21:14

    Whoa, that's totally cool. Neat post and thanks for pointing this out to us!
    Mountain Retreat

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  9. Anonymous26 June 2008 at 21:15

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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.

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  10. Rune Eide26 June 2008 at 21:27

    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?

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  11. me ann my camera26 June 2008 at 21:39

    The hanging nests are wonderful! Its looks as if they were hung on a close line to dry. Amazing.

    varying seasons

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  12. Juliana26 June 2008 at 21:51

    interest sky....

    Mine in here. Thanks

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  13. Anonymous26 June 2008 at 21:52

    love blue sky

    Please visit mine also in here Thanks

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  14. Anonymous26 June 2008 at 21:54

    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.

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  15. Tom26 June 2008 at 21:58

    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)

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  16. Pat - Arkansas26 June 2008 at 22:17

    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!

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  17. Unknown26 June 2008 at 22:28

    Wow, what an incredible shot!

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  18. Voz do meu Coração26 June 2008 at 22:39

    Very beautiful and interesting these photos, congratulations.

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  19. Sandpiper (Lin)26 June 2008 at 23:03

    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.

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  20. bobbie26 June 2008 at 23:05

    Nor did I ever see anything like this- It is amazing. Great shots.

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  21. Pretty Life Online27 June 2008 at 00:22

    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!

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  22. Anonymous27 June 2008 at 00:38

    What an interesting post. Great photos.

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  23. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela Adams27 June 2008 at 00:59

    What an incredible shot of the bird nests! I have never seen anything like that before!

    Love rural scene in the 2nd pic!

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  24. Trish ~ ♥ ~27 June 2008 at 01:15

    Sky Watch ~ fun people taking amazing photos, nicely done.

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  25. Carletta27 June 2008 at 02:34

    What a terrific capture!
    Does make you wonder what they did before the power lines.
    A really cool photo.

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  26. Raven27 June 2008 at 05:18

    Fascinating. Great photos and interesting information. I always enjoy learning new things.

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  27. Anonymous27 June 2008 at 05:58

    You definitely take nice photos - great captures

    Happy Sky Watch Friday

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  28. Petunia27 June 2008 at 08:03

    No trees? OMG! Can't image how that would be like.
    Very nice post you have here:)

    Petunia's SWF

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  29. Unknown27 June 2008 at 08:49

    Stunning shots - what clever birds and what a lovely landscape - almost like a Marlboro ad!!

    Happy Sky Watch!
    Gary
    Bodge's Bulletin

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  30. Andrea27 June 2008 at 13:32

    I have never seen finch nests. Interesting post.

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  31. Andrea27 June 2008 at 13:32

    I have never seen finch nests. Interesting post.

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  32. nina at Nature Remains.27 June 2008 at 13:45

    Love those nests.


    Nina at Nature Remains

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  33. esnorway27 June 2008 at 16:30

    nice shoots

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  34. AnneKa27 June 2008 at 18:39

    What an interesting and great photos. Love it. From AnneKa in Norway

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  35. Shimmy Mom27 June 2008 at 21:27

    LOVE the first shot. Those are amazing.

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  36. Unknown27 June 2008 at 22:22

    Very Fascinating! Great shots.
    Have a nice weekend.

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  37. Anonymous27 June 2008 at 23:05

    I have never seen a nest like that. Super cool! SWF

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  38. Jane Hards Photography27 June 2008 at 23:43

    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,

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  39. sonia a. mascaro28 June 2008 at 06:06

    These finch nests are really amazing! Great photos!

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  40. Bob Johnson28 June 2008 at 06:42

    Great shot, interesting about extending their range.

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  41. Swubird28 June 2008 at 16:44

    Max-e:

    Those fabulous shots of the great countryside are really something. Love them all. What a beautiful place.

    Happy trails.

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  42. me ann my camera29 June 2008 at 00:43

    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.

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  43. AnneKa29 June 2008 at 10:03

    Sky Watch friday you can find on this blog : AnneKa's Foto
    http://annekafoto.blogspot.com/
    And there I try to write in English. :-)

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  44. AnneKa29 June 2008 at 10:50

    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.

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  45. Kerri Farley29 June 2008 at 12:28

    Wow! I have never seen anything like this! Great post!

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  46. Cheesy30 June 2008 at 00:36

    NEATO! They remind me of very fat hairy bats hanging there...

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  47. Merisi2 July 2008 at 00:31

    Thoses nests are out of this world, amazing! :-)

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