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Red-Whiskered bulbul's Egg


Red-Whiskered bulbul's Egg
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Copyright: Haraprasan Nayak (haraprasan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 98 N: 3647] (13332)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-14
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Tamron 18-200mm F3,5-6,3 XR DiII LD Asp, Kenko UV 62mm
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-27 4:42
Viewed: 547
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today I am posting the eggs. Actually there were three in numbers. I was afraid that I should accidentally harm the eggs so I took it from a distance and the light was not very good.

Red-whiskered Bulbul breeds from March to the end of May. Its nest is placed in any thick bush, clump of grass, or knot of creepers; sometimes in the
immediate proximity of native villages or in the gardens of Europeans, and sometimes quite away in the jungle. It is a typical Bulbul nest, a
broad shallow saucer, compactly put together with twigs of herbaceous plants, amongst which, especially towards the base, a few dry leaves are incorporated, and lined with roots or fine grass. Exteriorly a little cobweb is wound on to keep twigs and leaves firm and in their
places. All the nests that I have seen were tolerably near the ground, at heights ranging from 3 to 5 feet.

Three is the normal number of the eggs, but sometimes it can be four.

They also build nests in clamps of moong-grass about 2 to 3 feet from the ground. One I found in the tendrils of a creeper about 20 feet from the ground. The nest is well fixed in the grass and fastened to it by the intertwining of some of the fibres of which it is composed. It is cup-shaped, and measures 4 inches in diameter, about 0.75 in thickness, with an egg-cavity 2.75 in diameter and 1.5 deep.

The nest is formed of roots, twigs, and grass loosely worked together, and over the exterior, with the view of binding the mass together, dried or skeleton leaves, pieces of cloth, broad pieces of grass, and plaintain-bark are fastened carelessly on by means of
cobwebs and the silk from cocoons. The egg-cavity is lined with fine roots.

Eggs:
Both birds incubate the eggs and care for the young birds. A typical clutch consists of two to four pale pink eggs, streaked and spotted with shades of red.
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Hello My dear Friend Haraprasan,
Splendid shot of the nest and eggs in the nest of Red-whiskered Bulbul my friend. TFS.
My best regards,

Bayram

The nest looks good in this image taken from a distance, HP. There is good craftsmanship visible in its shape.
You did well not to go too close to the nest. It is better to let the birds have a sense of security and privacy at this crucial time.
All in all, it is a good document on a Red-whiskered Bulbul's nesting habits.
TFS
Ram

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1086 W: 6 N: 3013] (11160)
  • [2008-03-27 5:11]

Hi Hara,what a nice way to show the eggs!! Veri great idea and excellent shaprness and colours,my best compliments,Luciano

Hey HP,
You've done an amazing job with this shot!
Thanks!
Goldy

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1058 W: 26 N: 3154] (11345)
  • [2008-03-27 5:38]

Hi Haraprasan,
not a sight we get to see very often, way down deep into a nest - great POV! I like to see the different engineering skills of birds when they build their homes, it fascinating. I am pleased to hear you were sensitive about the birds privacy, thanks for this!
Paul

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2707 W: 139 N: 7809] (24333)
  • [2008-03-27 8:55]

Hello Haraprasan,
Interesting to see the nest and eggs of a Red-whiskered Bulbul. The eggs and the cup of the nest are pretty sharp and well presented.
Good to hear that that you were careful in not disturbing the birds.
Thaks for sharing this fine image,
Ivan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1865 W: 8 N: 4848] (15703)
  • [2008-03-27 9:01]

Hi Haraprasan,

Now how in the world did you spot this nest with the eggs? A fascinating picture with a wonderful pov. Not only are the eggs wonderful but the view of the nest is excellent because we can see the shape and the construction.

Jane

Dear Haraprasan, The nest is very beautiful. nice illustrative picture. Thanks. with best regards.vab.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3139 W: 148 N: 4732] (15289)
  • [2008-03-27 12:28]

Hi Haraprasan.
Rare delicate shot. I hope you have not disturbed a bird family. Nice framing with great DOF and cute details in the nest. My best wishes to your and bird family,
Alexei.

Hi Haraprasan,
Significant and perfect shot f these bulbul eggs in the nest. TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Hi Haraprasan, interesting view of eggs in the nest, difficult shoot with splendid focus, very well done, ciao Silvio

Creative shot - love the blur of the foreground as we look down into the nest. Effective method!

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1824 W: 243 N: 6007] (21398)
  • [2008-03-28 13:40]

What beautiful speckled eggs!
The nest has been very well made with interlocking sticks that have been arranged very neatly.
Great composition.
You did well with the poor light.
Well done Haraprasan!

Joe

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