Golden Twist

Swiftly, a yellow Cape Weaver twisted downward to inspect his work once more.

His nest was nearly finished, yet her approval still eluded him. The tension was palpable, a quiet pressure that had been building over days of tireless labor. He had spent what felt like an eternity weaving, fetching, unweaving, and redoing, pouring his pride into every fibre of the nest. But she was not yet impressed.

Each time he thought it was complete, she would arrive with her keen eye, inspecting every strand, every curve, and then voicing her discontent with a sharp chirp of disappointment. He knew to win her heart, he would need to yield to her expectations. And so, without hesitation, he would start again—correcting what she found lacking, crafting with renewed determination. His pride and her scrutiny intertwined in the delicate dance of creation.

Today felt different, though. She arrived once more for her inspection, but as she moved around the nest, he darted from branch to branch, twisting gracefully above, his eyes never leaving her. He hoped—perhaps this time—it was finally right. She slipped into the nest, staying longer than usual, quietly assessing. Then, her beak appeared from within, and a call rang out.

From his perch, he turned and dove downward to receive the reward he had worked so hard for—her approval. At last, she was satisfied, and his heart swelled with the quiet triumph of a task well done.

Feathered Friends Collection

Welcome to our feathered friends, with their flights of fancy, twitchers' delight, and the lightest touch.

Ever-present in our lives, birds fill the skies, settle in tree branches, and thrive on the ground. Their movements fill us with delight and awe, and their silence is broken by delightful songs or anxious craws. This collection celebrates these moments in time with our feathered friends.

Sony A1, Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS, FL: 600mm, S: 1/2500s, A: F7.1, ISO: 3,200.