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Post by Gord on Jan 23, 2007 16:10:18 GMT -8
I dont know if anyone else has seen these videos. On my computer, only two work, Einstein the parrot and the Lyrebird. Both are great, especially the Lyrebird at the bottom of the page. There are others that are good but they dont show up on my computer for some reason. www.funnyanimalblog.com/index.php/category/bird-videos/ |
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Post by fouram on Jan 23, 2007 17:19:36 GMT -8
All great, however the Lyrebird was excellent, I especially liked it as the sounds that it makes are not "coached". I heard one in Australia in the 1960's that made all the unmistakeable sounds of a "Steam Locomotive", including the bells, whistles, escaping steam --as well as the pistons being driven, and the shunting process--absolutely amazing--Al--thanks for sharing, Gord
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Post by Gord on Jan 24, 2007 15:08:49 GMT -8
Id like to see a lyrebird in action! After hearing it do a chainsaw and a tree falling down I believe they can make any sound they wish.
Does anyone else see more than two videos on this page? Id like to see the other ones.
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Post by fouram on Jan 24, 2007 16:08:48 GMT -8
I actually watched them all, Gord--I have XP as an OS and seem able to watch most--you may have to D/L ActiveX (for streaming videos)--Sorry but that is the extent of my "techie" ability, more than that --I am lost--Al
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Post by JeffOver on Jan 24, 2007 18:39:34 GMT -8
Yes, I saw them all too. I basically doubled over laughing as I heard that other parrot try to sing Happy Birthday! ;D ;D ;D
Jeff
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Post by fouram on Jan 24, 2007 19:18:07 GMT -8
PS. I never actually "saw" the Lyrebird that made all of the railroad sounds--seems as if the "older" generation knew enough not to infringe too much into that particular Lyrebird's territory-- It was fenced off (adjacent to a Park parking lot)-gee what were they thinking??? I have a feeling that this is around the time that the "Highland Parrot" (which is a Predator) Of New Zealand (South Island?) was being set up as a "Protected--Under Threat -National Treasure Endangered Species"? Along with another species--(which I forget--Kiwi?)=Looks like a furball! news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/02/0219_kea.htmlwww.chemistry.co.nz/kiwibird.htm |
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Post by Gord on Feb 6, 2007 11:32:20 GMT -8
I actually watched them all, Gord--I have XP as an OS and seem able to watch most--you may have to D/L ActiveX (for streaming videos)--Sorry but that is the extent of my "techie" ability, more than that --I am lost--Al Actually, this helped! I forgot to upgrade after doing some work on my computer and you reminded me to do it. The rest were great! The crow was neat. I think our crows do this sometimes as well but Im not sure if the nuts on the road are from them dropping them there and waiting for me to drive past to pick them up or if they're placed there deliberately for me to run over. I always try to run them over for them. On a side note of bird using 'tools', green herons, which also occur in Japan, have been observed using twigs and other small items to lure small fish to them. The heron drops the twig or item on the water and the curious fish comes for a look. To my knowledge, these habits have not been seen in North American green herons but keep our eyes open! |
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