In the midst of the continuing heatwave, I heard news that there was no rain in the Tohoku region and the rice paddies were dry. This made me think of the swallows I often see in the rice paddies collecting nesting materials. While the nesting material collection period is mostly over, I feel that the seasons are progressing differently each year, and I'm worried that this kind of nest building might not be seen in the future. I particularly note the significant decrease in evening showers.
Looking back at old videos, I saw both a Swift and a House Martin collecting nesting materials side by side. I realized the beautiful bluish tint of the Swift and the wonderful contrast of the House Martin's white belly and black back.
The article also introduces Nikon's digital camera "COOLPIX P1100" and the author's YouTube channel "Nature Channel [Familiar Wildlife Stories]". Past related articles include "Cute fluffy feathers of young swallows" (2022-09-30), "House Martins collecting mud!!" (2022-06-17), "Swallows Fledging!!" (2022-06-10), "What are the materials for a swallow's nest...? Mud, dry grass, and one more thing!" (2022-05-06), and "Unexpected first encounter!! Red-rumped Swallow" (2022-04-16).
This video primarily showcases different bird species, focusing on their behavior in a rice paddies environment. Here's a summary with English and scientific names, including timestamps: The video begins with various bird species around a muddy water area, including House Martins (Delichon urbicum) and White Wagtails (Motacella alba) [00:00]. The previous video's content is reviewed, showing Spot-billed Ducks (Anas poecilorhyncha) and their ducklings [00:33]. A White Wagtail (Motacella alba) is seen collecting food, seemingly for its young [02:08]. The House Martins (Delichon urbicum) are observed collecting mud, showcasing their nest-building activity [01:24]. Other birds like White-cheeked Starlings (Sturnus cineraceus) and Carrion Crows (Corvus corone orientalis) are also seen in the rice paddies [03:29]. A female White Wagtail (Motacella alba) is shown diligently feeding its chicks [10:21]. The video concludes with the adult White Wagtail (Motacella alba) still searching for food, while the young birds seem to have dispersed [12:03].
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The author, Mochico (id:mochico25), loves birds and blogs about her pet parakeets, wild birds, and other miscellaneous topics. Featured articles on this blog include "Not a sparrow?! 10 sparrow-like birds - Small birds similar to sparrows" (2021-11-03), "5 birds similar to sparrows [Wild birds often mistaken for sparrows]" (2024-05-12), "Growth record of Mallard ducklings [When you want to know how many days old Mallard ducklings are]" (2020-06-09), "About a Mallard duckling left behind in a pond, unable to follow the move" (2022-08-09), and "Various calls of the Japanese Tit [Wild Bird Guide/Bird Call Guide] Japanese Tit calls" (2021-05-22).https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhYUx3YruHeHmopMi3Sk1g |
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