The Dikkops are very protective of their eggs. They get quite aggressive if you come close to them, and will also employ the 'broken wing' tactic to lure you away.
We're a South African family of 8 living in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. This is a peek into our lives.
Oh, that's wonderful! Love how they fan out their wings and tail-feathers to look big and scary. Were they making a hissing sound, too? Amazing!
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They were making a hissing sound and another almost 'growly' sound too. If you get too close they look as though they'll attack, but I haven't tried to see just how close I can get to them and what they'll actually do!
ReplyDeleteLure you away? Looks like they're coming at you! With their wings spread out to make themselves look bigger. Ha ha. Brave birds...I'm sure they'd attack if you went closer.
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