I know I’ve heard of this species but never observed it before. And here we thought baby raptors had it tough in the nest with siblings. Adding the parents into this frequent pecking process and it must be terrifying to be a young chick. Very informative. They are really beautiful.
Thank you for watching and commenting! I remember the first time I saw this behavior I was surprised and wondered why it was a regular thing with birds and their chicks...from herons and anhingas to limpkins, sandhill cranes, and gallinules. I've realized since then that there's always a plan based on a species' survival. Some may call it "toughening the chicks up" others may say it's an attempt to eliminate the weakest and most vulnerable. I think both may be true...ultimately with the goal of species survival.
@ you have a very sound and balanced viewpoint. The longer I watch, the more I learn and rethink survival. Question- Are you a mod for or follow NEFL eagle nest? I see a Michelle and thought it could be you.
@ they are close to a pip. I follow the SWFL more. And of course we all love Jackie and Shadow approaching egg watch. I cannot get over how many live cameras are up this year. I’m like a raptor now flying round every nest checking for the new babies. So much peace in nature. Hope your son has a great spring season. My 17 y/o grandson is suddenly on fire in his 3rd year wrestling. Who knew!!
Wow, I felt so sorry for the little chicks! That was a powerful video and it really triggered me! It brought back unhappy childhood memories when my two older sisters bullied me and beat me up relentlessly and my mom was ok with it. I forgot the misery I went through and did some EFT tapping on it and released a lot of blocked emotion around it. Thank you for the powerful video! ❤️
There are no words…how that can happen to an innocent child is beyond me. I’m so very sorry! I’m glad that this video meant so much to you and truly hope that you are finding great love and happiness as an adult, free of the pain and struggles you suffered as a child. Take care and thank you for sharing!
@@MichelleSiefkenPhotography thank you so much for the kind words. It made me strong, that's for sure! I'm not fond of bullies. You take care, too, I look forward to your next video 😊
You’re so welcome! Your strength of character is very apparent in your responses to my videos. Thank you for always sharing such positive thoughts and making a difference! 😁
*I like their funny little wing tip feathers! What I don't like - is seeing manmade rubbish in their environment! The videographer should pick it up while filming!*
Purple gallinule chicks have always been one of my favorites - so different looking from the adults they one day will become! I have the same dislike as you - I'm bothered every time I see litter. I pick up trash and get rid of it properly when I can, but at this location I don't want to disturb the wildlife that lives on the shoreline. There are also nesting alligators this time of year in this watershed, so safety is definitely a factor - I'm sure the city wouldn't want me taking the risk. I'm hopeful that the city which manages this lake and watershed park does litter cleanup on a regular basis.
Thanks for watching! I think it's more of an instinctual behavior when the parents peck at more vulnerable chicks. Yes, there is plenty of food at this time, but there's always the possibility that this could change. When chicks peck their siblings to get at the food first that just shows they're hungry and want what's being brought to them. Chicks from other bird families: limpkins, common gallinules, and herons act the same way.
@@maxmoco7615 It seems that way, however I have seen a few examples of wildlife parents attempting to save the weaker of their offspring. Most of the time, though, I would agree the stronger of the young are given more food and attention as part of parents' efforts to successfully continue the species. Thank you for watching!
It's sad to watch, but it does go along with "survival of the fittest" in the wild. They will encounter predators and harsh conditions on their own, so this is preparation for that struggle. Thanks for watching!
It probably is surprising when people are watching this behavior, because they so often see babies of any species looking “cute and cuddly,” but in the wild it’s all about survival from the moment they hatch. I’m glad you found it interesting, Frank! Once again, thanks for taking the time to watch!
Looks like you are right. Rough being a young alligator, snake, turtle etc. I guess people are the only ones who baby their young. Of course those owls you filmed before were getting pretty spoiled.
I understand - it's tough to watch, but the struggles they deal with when they're young make them stronger and more capable of dealing with nature's challenges once they're on their own.
I know I’ve heard of this species but never observed it before. And here we thought baby raptors had it tough in the nest with siblings. Adding the parents into this frequent pecking process and it must be terrifying to be a young chick. Very informative. They are really beautiful.
Thank you for watching and commenting! I remember the first time I saw this behavior I was surprised and wondered why it was a regular thing with birds and their chicks...from herons and anhingas to limpkins, sandhill cranes, and gallinules. I've realized since then that there's always a plan based on a species' survival. Some may call it "toughening the chicks up" others may say it's an attempt to eliminate the weakest and most vulnerable. I think both may be true...ultimately with the goal of species survival.
@ you have a very sound and balanced viewpoint. The longer I watch, the more I learn and rethink survival. Question- Are you a mod for or follow NEFL eagle nest? I see a Michelle and thought it could be you.
@ Thank you so much! No, I don't follow NEFL eagle nest, but now you've got me curious. I'll have to take a look! 😁
@ they are close to a pip. I follow the SWFL more. And of course we all love Jackie and Shadow approaching egg watch. I cannot get over how many live cameras are up this year. I’m like a raptor now flying round every nest checking for the new babies. So much peace in nature. Hope your son has a great spring season. My 17 y/o grandson is suddenly on fire in his 3rd year wrestling. Who knew!!
Wow, I felt so sorry for the little chicks! That was a powerful video and it really triggered me! It brought back unhappy childhood memories when my two older sisters bullied me and beat me up relentlessly and my mom was ok with it. I forgot the misery I went through and did some EFT tapping on it and released a lot of blocked emotion around it. Thank you for the powerful video! ❤️
There are no words…how that can happen to an innocent child is beyond me. I’m so very sorry! I’m glad that this video meant so much to you and truly hope that you are finding great love and happiness as an adult, free of the pain and struggles you suffered as a child. Take care and thank you for sharing!
@@MichelleSiefkenPhotography thank you so much for the kind words. It made me strong, that's for sure! I'm not fond of bullies. You take care, too, I look forward to your next video 😊
You’re so welcome! Your strength of character is very apparent in your responses to my videos. Thank you for always sharing such positive thoughts and making a difference! 😁
@@MichelleSiefkenPhotography 😊
Es la ley de la naturaleza, donde sobrevive el más fuerte y entra la selección natural, para mejorar la especie.
雛が「トトロ」の「真っ黒クロスケ」かと思う程に愛らしい行動でした。
I didn't know what 'Totoro' was so I looked it up. Now, I see what you mean! 😁
@@MichelleSiefkenPhotography Sorry “Totoro “is Japanese movie.😁
@@細川直樹-v4b Thank you! 😁
I’ve watched enough baby bird videos to know that the saying should really be “it’s a bird eat bird world”!
So true! 😂 Thanks for watching!
Nice video!
Thank you so much for watching and enjoying!😁
Ainda dizem que a natureza é paraíso.
I think nature has its beauty and its challenges. All parts working together to make the whole experience. Thank you for watching!
Nice your video friend
Video 🐦🕊🕊🕊🐤🐤🐥🐥🐥
Thank you!
Ok rất dễ thương❤❤❤
Thank you for watching! Happy you liked it!
Hallo, The chick police??
😂Thanks for watching!
*I like their funny little wing tip feathers! What I don't like - is seeing manmade rubbish in their environment! The videographer should pick it up while filming!*
Purple gallinule chicks have always been one of my favorites - so different looking from the adults they one day will become! I have the same dislike as you - I'm bothered every time I see litter. I pick up trash and get rid of it properly when I can, but at this location I don't want to disturb the wildlife that lives on the shoreline. There are also nesting alligators this time of year in this watershed, so safety is definitely a factor - I'm sure the city wouldn't want me taking the risk. I'm hopeful that the city which manages this lake and watershed park does litter cleanup on a regular basis.
*Sibling rivalry, pecking order or just plain ol' bullying - it's fascinating to watch nonetheless!*
There's always so much to learn about wildlife - it really is fascinating! Thank you for watching!
It seems strange that such a prolific biotop as Florida swamp can not provide all chicks with enough food so that they have to compete, doesn't it?
Thanks for watching! I think it's more of an instinctual behavior when the parents peck at more vulnerable chicks. Yes, there is plenty of food at this time, but there's always the possibility that this could change. When chicks peck their siblings to get at the food first that just shows they're hungry and want what's being brought to them. Chicks from other bird families: limpkins, common gallinules, and herons act the same way.
@@MichelleSiefkenPhotography
They keep, so to speak, on the alert in evolutionary sense )
@@VsevolodIgorevitch Yes, I agree
Os pais humanos acolhem e protegem os filhos mais vulneráveis ou doentes. Na Natureza, somente os filhos mais fortes são privilegiados.
@@maxmoco7615 It seems that way, however I have seen a few examples of wildlife parents attempting to save the weaker of their offspring. Most of the time, though, I would agree the stronger of the young are given more food and attention as part of parents' efforts to successfully continue the species. Thank you for watching!
🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for watching!
아고 예뻐라 참요즘 새 동영상 없으면 뭔재미 너무쨈 납니다
wow
It's not easy being the littlest in the family! Thanks for watching!
Coitadinho do filhote 😢
It's sad to watch, but it does go along with "survival of the fittest" in the wild. They will encounter predators and harsh conditions on their own, so this is preparation for that struggle. Thanks for watching!
They seem brutal and mean, and you captured it.. interesting find and clear photos
It probably is surprising when people are watching this behavior, because they so often see babies of any species looking “cute and cuddly,” but in the wild it’s all about survival from the moment they hatch. I’m glad you found it interesting, Frank! Once again, thanks for taking the time to watch!
Looks like you are right. Rough being a young alligator, snake, turtle etc. I guess people are the only ones who baby their young. Of course those owls you filmed before were getting pretty spoiled.
@@frankrounding9905 I think you're right about those owls! 😁
Это то что не происходит у ворон
Purple gallinules are very different than crows! Thanks for watching!
@@MichelleSiefkenPhotographyзабрать такого птенца можно ж?
@@ЮрийВоробьев-м1я No, they are not domesticated, they remain protected in the wild.
Credo 😢 mãe assassina 😢
삶은 지옥이다😢
I understand - it's tough to watch, but the struggles they deal with when they're young make them stronger and more capable of dealing with nature's challenges once they're on their own.
生命是殘酷的
Life has its ups and downs...hopefully, more ups than downs! Take care and have a nice day - thanks for watching.