The bird call of a Magpie Robin from a distance alerted me. A few seconds later from the roof top of our house another Magpie Robin responded gustily. This bird song between the two birds carried on for a while.
The birdsongs between birds are interesting to watch and hear as the modulations and the frequency of the calls vary. The language of communication is worth observing.
I look at the same time around the same place each day to look for the same birds. Often they are there.
The familiarity they develop to each other through the reciprocal bird calls might have something to do with their mating intent.
The romantic phase in bird's life is also worth noticing. I have found this pair in the same place early in the morning for a few days successively this week.
Looking for birds can be a good hobby as it calls for stillness, patience, measured movements to avoid disturbing the birds and staying alert to capture their changing mood and behaviour in the camera.
Birds who are possessive of their territorial rights visit the same place everyday at a particular time. In so doing so they allow the space for other birds too. What a generous way of existence!
A good example of social behaviour, mindful of others!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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