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Sociable Weaver Nest_IMG_5371

Sociable Weaver Nest_IMG_5371

An example of the sociable weaver nests found in the Northern Cape, South Africa.

An example of the sociable weaver nests found in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
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Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL

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Aperture f/8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 100/1

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Nov, 2015

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How interesting.

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Approximately how many nests are in this "colony"?

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Hi there. Somehow I missed your question? Their can be up to a 1000 nests in this colony. The birds have a relationship with small falcons that protect the nests against snakes and in return the do sacrifice a few young ones.

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Fascinating !

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WOW! Interesting and beautiful!

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