One routine that the Bulbuls follow at the feeding table is to make a few bird calls before they start feeding themselves. The way they feed attentive of the environment is worth watching!
What followed was another pair of Bulbuls arriving to be perched in the cable close by, waiting for their turn to go to the feeding table.
This pair above also gets an opportunity to feed after the other pair left!
This is a common pattern in the feeding station.
There is a fraternal spirit in their behaviour!
The birds return to the feeding station a few times during the day. They find enough for themselves and behave mindfully towards others.
This fraternal behaviour turns into social feeding, where birds of different species feel comfortable with each other ! There is more of accommodative behaviour than reactive behaviour between the birds of different species!
I watched yesterday photos of children from Gaza waiting with their bowls, at the feeding station! The Israeli and Hamas conflict blocked arrival of aid, although about 2200 trucks are waiting to cross over! Yesterday, with food dropped from the air craft, the photo showed people running to gather their portion!
There is plenty of food for everyone. But what is missing is a 'heart that feels for the hunger of others' as described by a video reporter!
I wish we see a 'neighbour friendly' attitude between people and actions!
I find it a delight to receive such a message from our feathered friends!
M.C.Mathew (photo and text)
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