I noticed the co-feeding of a Barbet and Bulbul followed by anther Barbet arriving when the Bulbul left the feeding table. Later one Barbet was left alone. The last photo is of one Barbet giving a bird call inviting other birds to the feeding table.
I have noticed that Barbets who are less sociable than other birds becoming hospitable at the feeding table.
It is interesting to watch the different behaviour habits of birds at the feeding station.
The feeding station is a meeting place for birds from day break till about 8 in the morning. The second round of feeding is around 10 in the morning. When they return, they stay a longer time at the feeding table.
All birds do not come to feed. They visit to stay in touch with their flight station. That is how they stay in touch with other birds.
To stay in touch seems to be an instinct for some birds.
I get in touch with others when there is a message to convey or I have a need of them to do me a favour. The habit of staying in touch to express feelings of friendship is not so common. Since seeing the behaviour of birds, I send messages to people that I'm not usually in touch with, which became a way to reconnect with people after a while. That has recently widened the contacts and exchanges of greetings.
The social dimension of our life is for promoting fraternal associations to feel relationally part of others. It is when we express our friendly thoughts towards others, they too feel drawn to relate. That is one way of spreading cordiality and regards to promote friendships for mutual edification. It transcends any utilitarian intent. We become a neighbour to others! That is the antidote to overcome a felling loneliness which is a common feeling among people, who are work driven!
M.C.Mathew( text and photo)
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