October 12 by Walter Otto Koenig

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12-Oct-2020

October 12

A male Taveta Golden Weaver working on his nest this morning at the Africa Rocks Aviary, San Diego Zoo.
They are impressive nest builders and acrobats too.
Once he is finished the female will check out the nest. If she likes it, then it's time for love, eggs and chicks...

Nikon D850 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/500s f/5.3 at 210.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Zoltán Balogh		29-Oct-2020 07:04
Fantastic capture! V

Doug Cruden		16-Oct-2020 19:26
What a super action shot Walter - you've captured this industrious guy so well

Don		14-Oct-2020 01:57
This weaver is at once industrious and colourful. A fine action image.

Dan Greenberg		14-Oct-2020 00:02
An incredible picture, not just for its amazing color and sharpness, but also for how it looks like it is really out in the wild. ~VVV~

Apostolos Tikopoulos		13-Oct-2020 16:39
A beautiful close up of this lovely bird. V.

Nestor Derkach		13-Oct-2020 15:56
A great photograph with this Aveta Golden Weaver putting the final touched on this nest. It always amazes me how many trip are involved when bird build these nests, a nice sharp presentation. Vote

Nestor Derkach		13-Oct-2020 15:56
A great photograph with this Aveta Golden Weaver putting the final touched on this nest. It always amazes me how many trip are involved when bird build these nests, a nice sharp presentation. Vote

Pierre		13-Oct-2020 15:50
Une très belle présentation de ce beau mâle au travail, une image remplie de superbes détails! V

danad		13-Oct-2020 13:51
A superb close-up of this very interesting scene. V.

Bryan Murahashi		13-Oct-2020 13:15
Very nice capture of this acrobatic weaver.

pkocinski		13-Oct-2020 12:25
So cool!

Blandine Mangin		13-Oct-2020 11:26
superbe prise dans une pose inhabituelle ! v

laine		13-Oct-2020 07:55
Their skill is amazing...I'm sure the wildlife would cope better with a pandemic than humans also :) A super photo. V

Arthur Lebacq		13-Oct-2020 06:58
Wonderful...a lovely shot...masterly done...VV

Gill Kopy		13-Oct-2020 05:40
No simple job constructing this nest ! Great catch and what a lovely bird V

FrankB		13-Oct-2020 03:23
Superb shot of this exotic, hardworking bird. V

John		13-Oct-2020 03:05
Julie’s comment made me smile. Yes, a lot of work for a date. I’m sure it pays off. Making love upside down. BV

Julie Oldfield		13-Oct-2020 01:44
I hope she said yes! What a great capture of this hardworking bird. V

Dennis Hoyne		13-Oct-2020 00:24
Exceptional detail, and a fine composition. The lucky bride has a very talented mate.

Neil Marcus		12-Oct-2020 23:41
It DOES look upside down. Your picture is a marvelous catch."VV"

globalgadabout		12-Oct-2020 23:35
the opening at the bottom seems a major design flaw...superb capture though, and utterly fascinating..

Range View		12-Oct-2020 23:06
This is an excellent capture of the gorgeous golden weaver building its nest. The detail is superb showing the intricate skill in making the nest. BV Barbara

Jean Chiasson		12-Oct-2020 22:31
Wow beautiful scene and details Walter BV

Don Mottershead		12-Oct-2020 22:01
Perfect capture of this home construction in progress. V (If I were judged on my carpentry I'd still be a bachelor.)

Jeff Real		12-Oct-2020 20:56
Everything about this is gorgeous! What a tale of perseverance! V

bill friedlander		12-Oct-2020 20:48
Terrific shot! Interesting to see the bird at work. V

John Hamers		12-Oct-2020 19:54
Tack Sharp image with that colorful bird in a great pose.V!

Jola Dziubinska		12-Oct-2020 19:37
Gorgeous photo, Walter, amazing scene from the life of this great acrobat. V.

Guest		12-Oct-2020 19:32
nice closeup capture in a lovely pose.V.

joseantonio		12-Oct-2020 19:32
nice closeup capture in a lovely pose.V.

larose forest photos		12-Oct-2020 19:26
Phenomenally sharp shot. Love that you show the nest in such detail, and the beautiful (and aptly named) bird actually weaving the nest. VVV

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