Intellect vs. Instinct

Regardless of the temperature, all living creatures have to eat to survive. In this case I’m referring to birds, they need the source of calories and nourishment to be able to fly and complete the cycle of an avian’s life.

Every little detail in their lives has a purpose that serves toward their survival. Their instincts are programmed in their genes and they will work for the survival of the individual as well of the species collective.

When I see the birds trying their best to procure meals whether for their families or their own, despite the natural elements that hinder their best efforts such wind, rain, snow, ice etc. Myself, being human also feel the urge to help because I have more alternatives but these poor creatures are mostly motivated by an instinctive urge but with a greater disadvantage!

Making a comparison to a human being, these creatures can thrive with simply instincts. However, It so hard to comprehend that humans with so many alternatives and a limitless intellect, still struggles to thrive and has a tendency to go toward destruction instead of the opposite!

Perhaps the animals were fit for this world and us humans were just a mere experiment!

Photo Gallery

Northern Mockingbird

Song Sparrow

Northern Cardinal (M)

White-throated Sparrow

Field Sparrow

House Finch (F)

Northern Cardinal (F)

American Goldfinch (M)

White-breasted Nuthatch

Chipping Sparrow

Tags: American Goldfinch, birds, Chipping Sparrow, Field Sparrow, House Finch, nature, Northern Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, photography, photos of birds, White-breasted Nuthatch, White-Throated Sparrow

20 thoughts on “Intellect vs. Instinct”

marcus dilano on February 27, 2015 at 9:04 am said:

Great blog post HJ. If you’re right, then we failed a long time ago. That darn Adam fellow! ☺☺

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- avian101 on February 27, 2015 at 10:41 am said:
  
  Thanks MD! We’re just the Beta version! 🙂
  
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Dipyaman Roy on February 27, 2015 at 9:24 am said:

Reblogged this on Dipyaman Roy.

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- avian101 on February 27, 2015 at 10:41 am said:
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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Jet Eliot on February 27, 2015 at 10:00 am said:

I think with 7+ billion of us on the planet there has been some sort of success in the human species. Helping each other out, like you have done with the birds, goes a long way. Have a great weekend HJ! 😀

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- avian101 on February 27, 2015 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thank you Jet! You got the right answer! Let’s keep working hard on that idea! 🙂
  
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TPJ on February 27, 2015 at 10:18 am said:

Thoughtful post. I hope it will cause so to pause and consider. Thanks.

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- avian101 on February 27, 2015 at 11:02 am said:
  
  Our success or failure is in our own hands! Thanks T.! 🙂
  
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TPJ on February 27, 2015 at 10:19 am said:

‘Some’ to pause !!!! Good grief I do hate IPad thinking for me 😁

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- avian101 on February 27, 2015 at 11:06 am said:
  
  🙂
  
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clarepooley33 on February 27, 2015 at 3:05 pm said:

Interesting post HJ. Thank-you!

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- avian101 on February 27, 2015 at 3:47 pm said:
  
  Thank you Clare! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on February 27, 2015 at 6:03 pm said:

very nice picture of the chipping sparrow.

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- avian101 on February 27, 2015 at 6:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Tom! 🙂
  
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Tiny on February 28, 2015 at 10:56 pm said:

Thought-worthy post, H.J.! I’m amazed how well the bird’s instincts work…but happy you’re helping them during these harsh times 🙂

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avian101 on February 28, 2015 at 11:07 pm said:

It’s the least that I can do for them! Thank you Tiny! 🙂

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bkpyett on March 1, 2015 at 3:35 am said:

Interesting thoughts HJ. Let’s hope we’ll do the right thing before it’s too late! 🙂

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- avian101 on March 1, 2015 at 9:27 am said:
  
  Thank you Barbara! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on March 2, 2015 at 7:49 am said:

Love all of them, you always have a nice variety, HJ! 🙂

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- avian101 on March 2, 2015 at 11:15 am said:
  
  Thanks Donna! 🙂
  
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