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Oeditpus Rex

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Thu Jun-28-07 06:23 PM
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Question for bird folk:

If Feathered Friend A continually flaps its wings in the presence of Feathered Friend B, does that mean "Hey, baby, what's your sign?"

If so, I believe I'm witnessing an avian dance o' lub outside my office window. :D

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In_The_Wind

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Thu Jun-28-07 06:25 PM
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1. Enjoy the show.

and keep a lookout for baby birdies later on this summer

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Oeditpus Rex

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Thu Jun-28-07 06:28 PM
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2. They're a lotta fun to watch

It's so cute.

Oh, and the he-bird (I assume) keeps up a constant peep-chatter.

It's like being in a bar. :D

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In_The_Wind

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Thu Jun-28-07 07:01 PM
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8. I spend endless hours watching the antics of birdies.

Your analogy couldn't be more astute ~ the bar scene in a feather suit.
Is she still playing hard to get, running away from him?

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Oeditpus Rex

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Thu Jun-28-07 07:38 PM
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9. Dunno

They've gone elsewhere.

Maybe to his place? (Nudge, nudge.) :D

Feather suit. :rofl:

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pitohui

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Thu Jun-28-07 06:28 PM
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3. it can mean that, it can also mean the opposite

Edited on Thu Jun-28-07 06:29 PM by pitohui

birds have a dual purpose body language, and the same or similar dances that mean "hey, baby, let's get it on" can mean something rather more hostile when the recipient of the dance is of the same sex -- keeping in mind that a display of wingspan is a boast about one's size and strength

think about the conflicting meanings of "fuck" and you might get a better idea of how this works

:-)

that said, if neither feathered friend attacks or stands down, then there is probably some sexual intrigue in the air...

for example, a mockingbird quickly tires of subtlety and it's fight or fuck pretty darn quick!

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Oeditpus Rex

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Thu Jun-28-07 06:48 PM
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5. I don't think this is aggression

Feathered Friend A has also been seen to feed Feathered Friend B. I guess that's like their version of "I brought you some candy," but it looks kinda like they're kissing. :D

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EstimatedProphet

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Thu Jun-28-07 06:31 PM
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4. Maybe, maybe not

Depends on the species. But I will say there's likely mating going on in the songbird community where you are right now.

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Ino

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Thu Jun-28-07 06:51 PM
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6. I'd say Friend A is a baby of Friend B

Baby birds kinda hunker down, flutter their wings & peep whenever a parent is nearby, begging for food -- even after they're nearly or the same size as the parent.

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Parche

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Thu Jun-28-07 06:56 PM
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7. Birds

If feathered friend B is too young, then Feathered friend A might be Robin the cradle....:rofl: :hi:

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Oeditpus Rex

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Thu Jun-28-07 07:39 PM
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10. *thud*

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