Thanks so much Tweet and Alice, looks like our days are numbered now. Sweet little Timka was bound to be a handful with all the playing he did. Such a cutie! I'll miss these guys bad

Hi BOP

9:10 p.m. Looks as if there is an Owlette on the pilot wall, maybe PPO feeding Timka,can't really tell who at night

9:27 p.m. So cool to listen to the parents calling back and forth in the evening...first Whoo and in response Whoo Whoo will surely miss this too.

Anyone else not know what a Hadedah is?? I had to look it up as I thought Tracy was referring to a shrub or wall. This is what it is:


South Africa Wildlife
Hadeda Ibis {Bostrychia hagedash}


The Hadeda Ibis

The Hadeda Ibis is a heavy bodied brown bird with iridescent pink shoulder patches and a long de-curved bill.
The Hadeda Ibis has a distinctively loud, penetrating and recognisable haa-haa-haa-de-dah call that is often heard when the birds are flying or when startled, hence the name, Hadeda.
Hadeda Ibis move around in flocks numbering up to 20 birds or 100 out of breeding season.
Quick Facts

Name:
Bostrychia hagedash
Distribution:
Southern Africa
Habitat:
Grassland, bushveld, large gardens and playing fields.
Diet Description:
Hadeda Ibis eat mainly earthworms but also take insects, spiders and small reptiles.
Socialisation:
Hadeda Ibis move around in flocks numbering up to 20 birds or 100 out of breeding season.
Reproduction:
Hadeda Ibis breed from July to January. Incubation is done by both parents, lasting up to 28 days. Young are independent at about 40 days.

I'm wondering if this is the strange bird we all keep hearing??? The mystery might be solved!

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Anyone else not know what a Hadedah is?? I had to look it up as I thought Tracy was referring to a shrub or wall. This is what it is:


South Africa Wildlife
Hadeda Ibis {Bostrychia hagedash}


The Hadeda Ibis

The Hadeda Ibis is a heavy bodied brown bird with iridescent pink shoulder patches and a long de-curved bill.
The Hadeda Ibis has a distinctively loud, penetrating and recognisable haa-haa-haa-de-dah call that is often heard when the birds are flying or when startled, hence the name, Hadeda.
Hadeda Ibis move around in flocks numbering up to 20 birds or 100 out of breeding season.
Quick Facts

Name:
Bostrychia hagedash
Distribution:
Southern Africa
Habitat:
Grassland, bushveld, large gardens and playing fields.
Diet Description:
Hadeda Ibis eat mainly earthworms but also take insects, spiders and small reptiles.
Socialisation:
Hadeda Ibis move around in flocks numbering up to 20 birds or 100 out of breeding season.
Reproduction:
Hadeda Ibis breed from July to January. Incubation is done by both parents, lasting up to 28 days. Young are independent at about 40 days.

I'm wondering if this is the strange bird we all keep hearing??? The mystery might be solved!

I knew about the bird TD but never knew its sound and I think you are right! Especially in the morning!!

yes Tweet it is! sure wouldn't want one in my yard in the early morning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc7wY2SUVVc

10:37 p.m. I think Timka is still on the pilot wall....I'm sure I see little eyes every once in awhile

I think so too Alice



see you later or tomorrow

Quote by: yalitldevl

yes Tweet it is! sure wouldn't want one in my yard in the early morning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc7wY2SUVVc

That's the one YLD that I hear every morning as soon as light hits about 5 am African time, Has a sound at times like a baby crying. Some alarm clock ,eh?

Forgot to say thanks YLD and TD..Learnt something new today...had my sound turned up full volume, video nearly made me fall off my chair