Shadow Boxing

[Hayward Taylor]

We have a new visitor to our bedroom window .. It'll perched on the branch for a few seconds - then fly to the window and without warning, it goes bananas and attack its own shadow .. it's comedic at times but its gotta hurt its beak .. after watching this behavior for a couple of days, today I was ready with the camera - don't mind the dirty window

[fstopMike]

How funny! Great to see that quirkiness isn't exclusive just to people. I feel much better now. Thanks for sharing.

[lputman]

Hayward, that is just too funny. Poor bird though!

[f4fwildcat]

I have heard of this behavior before. Some researchers believe the male birds see their reflections in the offending window and mistake it for a rival for the affections of another.
On the other hand, some researchers speculate that birds are much more highly developed than previously thought. They go on to theorize that these birds go through these antics and
dances for just one reason... They want their picture taken. Great series Hayward, thanks for sharing!

[Hezakia]

Lol very funny set Hayward, better be glad there was some glass between you

[Hadianto Sumantri]

wonderful shots, love the colour and i think its difficult to have the next chances, thank you for sharing

[Hayward Taylor]

Originally Posted by fstopMike

How funny! Great to see that quirkiness isn't exclusive just to people. I feel much better now. Thanks for sharing.

thank you Mike .. I guess not .. you should have seen this bird going at it .. determined to knockout his shadow

[pjflan7]

Hayward, those are great shots...you observed the impending opportunity and took advantage of it!

[Hayward Taylor]

Originally Posted by lputman

Hayward, that is just too funny. Poor bird though!

thanks Lori - I really feel sorry for the poor thing .. it's gotta hurt

[vakeel]

Such a beautiful bird; could neve imagine it had such aggression. Great captures, love the 1st shot.