A Dramatic Change!

The top photo was taken on Jan. 15th and the lower photo was taken today, Feb. 28th. Between those two dates we have not seen them!

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Can you explain this transition, Gary? Is it the same individual? From juvenile to adult or is it a change in breeding plumage? Posted 2 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Of course! This is from Jungle Dragon species description.
  “Adults moult into their winter or non-breeding plumage between August and October, taking around a month to complete and leaving the bird unable to fly for around four weeks. Birds moult into their breeding plumage between January and March.”
  So this bird has transitioned from non-breeding plumage to breeding plumage. They were likely hiding away somewhere till they could fly again. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks and sorry for my lazy question :) Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. gary fast
      
      Lion
      
      Not lazy, I should have included the info in the first place! Posted 2 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Wow, that's incredible! Such a dramatic change in a short period! Posted 2 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, it’s quite remarkable. I would have liked to get some images showing the transition but they weren’t here! Posted 2 years ago

The Pigeon guillemot

The pigeon guillemot is a species of bird in the auk family, Alcidae. This seabird is found on North Pacific coastal waters, from Siberia through California to Alaska. The pigeon guillemot breeds and sometimes roosts on rocky shores, cliffs, and islands close to shallow water.

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Uploaded Feb 28, 2023. Captured in 404 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.

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