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Though #snipes don’t normally like to call attention to themselves, they know the way to a lady’s heart is through some sick beats. That is why they take to the skies and drum out an impressive courtship display using their outer tail feathers. #12BirdsOfChristmas #Christmas2021
The mute #swan is a symbol of grace, #beauty and elegance. It is a majestic #bird that is best distinguished from others by the way it holds its long, beautiful neck in a characteristic S shape. #12BirdsOfChristmas #ChristmasCountdown #Christmas2021
Before people knew about #bird migration, they were sometimes shocked to discover that certain #birds would disappear completely for a period of time; or that other birds would appear in their hometown before leaving again soon after. #12BirdsOfChristmas #BirdTwitter
Back in the 1700s, being called a #goldfinch was a big deal, as it meant that you qualified as a very wealthy person! Back then, they were, however, called #goldspinks. People associated them with #gold and #wealth because of their regal plumage. #12BirdsOfChristmas
In an 1864 version of the popular #song, the lyrics were briefly changed to “three fat #hens”; however, the original proposed the gifting of three #French hens. Why? The #bird in question is a red #junglefowl, whose scientific name is Gallus #gallus. #12BirdsOfChristmas
Day 2 of #Birdmas #12birdsofchristmas from one of my photos taken in Devon a year and a half ago. Enjoying finding all my birdie photos, brings back happy memories 💕☺️ #softpastels #longearredowlithink #stillmessy but #cuetips help!😆