“High Noon”

Taking in consideration the only variable this summer which are the high temperatures in the 3 digits. After a period of time observing birds behavior while in my backyard, I’ve come to the conclusion that the heat wave that is affecting the country’s southern states particularly, is also causing an elevated case of aggressive behavior in most species of birds. We know and is a fact that human behavior tends to an increase of crime and violence in hot summers. I haven’t read the latest stats in this subject but I can only imagine since we are having a very hot summer so far.

I’ve been working on my photography technique in order to capture some of species random aggressive actions. Which proved to be quite a task. But I’m getting better at it. I’m learning to anticipate a potential confrontation and be ready to catch the action.

Note: This post is rated V for violence, it might not be suitable for people over 60 years old!

11 thoughts on ““High Noon””

jmgoyder on July 17, 2012 at 8:53 am said:

I love the way you have captured the conflicts – haha!
Your heat wave sounds terrible – I am shivering with cold down here!

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- avian101 on July 17, 2012 at 9:35 am said:
  
  You know how things work with people as well as animals, one is good, two, is a couple, three, is too many! 🙂
  
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Bob Zeller on July 17, 2012 at 9:58 am said:

The “V” rating didn’t scare me. Great shots, H.J. 🙂

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- avian101 on July 17, 2012 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Thanks Bob! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on July 17, 2012 at 12:51 pm said:

Beg steal or borrow a bigger zoom lens. These pictures deserve bloodthirsty close-ups.

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- avian101 on July 17, 2012 at 1:29 pm said:
  
  Have you seen the prices on those big zooms lenses? It takes lots of $$! I have a new priority now: Tyler, my 2 year old grandson! Thank you for your comment! 🙂
  
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  - tootlepedal on July 17, 2012 at 5:38 pm said:
    
    Good priority.
Lisa Rest on July 17, 2012 at 2:25 pm said:

We’re in the triple digits up here too, H.J., and there have been comments on the local list-serve about birds coming to feeders emptying them out faster than usual and getting into disagreements. Seems to be a trend. Nobody likes this hot weather.

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- avian101 on July 17, 2012 at 2:44 pm said:
  
  Good comment Lisa! This in fact reinforce my description about bird behavior and the extraordinary high temperature of this season. Yesterday I spent two hours outside mowing the lawn, I could do only half of it because I was totally soaked in sweat and exhausted because of the heat factor. 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on July 17, 2012 at 10:53 pm said:

Love the action shots, HJ!

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- avian101 on July 17, 2012 at 10:57 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you like them Donna, I’m trying to capture a bit of bird action to make the photos a bit more interesting. 🙂
  
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