Thursday, 12 September 2024

Kākāriki karaka nest prospecting

It's September, and many of our birds are thinking about breeding. Here's a pair checking out a potential nest hole today.

Kākariki karaka - orange-fronted parakeet

The male watches his mate from foliage a few metres from the potential nest cavity entrance while she investigates its potential.

Kākariki karaka - orange-fronted parakeet

He gets closer wondering if she likes the site.

Kākariki karaka - orange-fronted parakeet

The female exits the cavity after a few minutes checking it out.

If they like the site, they may check it out repeatedly over a period of time (and probably others sites as well) and settle on the one they prefer.

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