18 June, 2025

Becoming a neighbour!





A Bulbul was in our courtyard perched on a cable, during the short spell when it was not raining yesterday. 

A Magpie robin came to be perched beside the Bulbul. It was wet and soaked and was struggling to fly. 

I noticed,  how the Bulbul turned to give attention to the Magpie robin with body gestures that expressed a fraternal attitude of concern!

The Bulbul was 'beholding' the Magpie robin during the time of the body grooming to become flight ready !

That was a demonstration of how birds behave in a neighbourly manner towards each other! 

Magpie robin needed a companion and that was what a Bulbul offered to become!

Become a neighbour to others!

That was the message the Bulbul left with me!

I hesitated to share these photos as the Bulbul was out of focus! But the message was significant enough to reflect on!


M.C.Mathew(text and photo)


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