Here is a photo from last week which I took while we were filming for a new series. Barend is filming Kim and the girls birdwatching at the pan.
Today was very windy and I caught sight of this European Roller. The wind was ruffling its feathers as it tried to balance on the stick. Unfortunately it just would not turn to let the sun catch those purple and lilac feathers.
As I approached Hwata Pan, I was greeted by the call of a White Faced Duck- weee weee wooo- or something like that! Those familiar with the species will know its distinctive high pitched call. Sure enough, they were there in the pan, bathing.
Question -
Most birds build their nests on tree limbs and their young will practice their flying techniques from this kind of nest.
How do the weaver young birds fledge from a nest that is enclosed and have no platform to practice?
They just have to take the plunge.