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The Beetle sent on February 23, 2012 (12:58) by Sergio Luzzini e Luigi Meroni. 62 comments, 18479 views.

, 1/125 f/16.0, ISO 100, tripod. Specie: Strix aluco

E' risaputo che, a differenza della maggior parte degli uccelli, che iniziano a covare dopo la deposizione di alcune uova perché i pulli della nidiata nascano quasi contemporaneamente, nei rapaci, notturni compresi, la cova inizia appena deposto il primo uovo. Questo perché, nel caso non ci fosse cibo a sufficienza, i fratelli piu' grandi mangerebbero i piu' piccoli aumentando così le possibilità di sopravvivenza dei piu' forti. Succede così che tra il primo e l'ultimo nato ci siano grosse differenze di dimensione ed i piu' piccoli fanno fatica ad accaparrarsi il cibo per l'estrema voracità dei fratelli più grandi. La coppia di allocco nell'immagine ci ha però dato modo di osservare un comportamento poco descritto sui testi sacri dei depositari del sapere ornitologico abituati a studiare gli uccelli dal divano del salotto piuttosto che sul campo. Una delle uova si era schiusa con otto giorni di ritardo rispetto al primo nato ed il piccolo aveva dimensioni tali da correre il rischio di essere sopraffatto dai fratelli. A questo si aggiungeva che il maschio, unico nella coppia a procurare il cibo nei primi giorni di vita dei pulli in quanto la femmina sta a difendere i nidiacei, portava esclusivamente topolini che gli altri tre piccoli allocchi si spartivano senza che l'ultimo nato riuscisse a cibarsi. Fu qui che osservammo un comportamento straordinario, quasi umano, che mai avevamo riscontrato nelle altre coppie di allocco seguite in precedenza. La femmina, durante un nostro appostamento, abbandonò il nido, lasciando la covata indifesa, cosa molto strana che ci preoccupò tanto che pensammo di smontare tutto e ritirarci di buon grado. Ebbene, un attimo prima di scendere dall'auto dalla quale, attraverso un monitor collegato ad una telecamera seguivamo l'evolversi della situazione, e smontare tutta l'attrezzatura, ricomparve la femmina. Rientrata nel nido, imbeccò il più piccolo con un maggiolino appena catturato. Gli altri nidiacei cercarono di aggiudicarsi l'insetto ma la madre riservò attenzioni solo per quel figlio che noi pensavamo destinato a morte certa. La stessa cosa fu ripetuta per ben quattro volte durante il nostro appostamento. Tornammo al nido una settimana dopo ed il piccolo godeva di buona salute, questo significava che la femmina aveva avuto una cura particolare per il nidiaceo più in difficoltà. Non sappiamo se il giovane allocco ce l'abbia fatta, quando più di due settimane dopo tornammo sul posto, il nido era vuoto. A noi piace pensare di sì. Di certo rimane una straordinaria ed indimenticabile esperienza vissuta insieme a Luigi ed ai nostri amici della notte. Un saluto. Sergio #Sguardi

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user8602

sent on April 12, 2012 (11:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The picture is amazing, as is the extraordinary contribution to the study
of these beautiful animals through the story attached to the photo.
Compliments
Momo

Roberto De Siena

sent on April 12, 2012 (12:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The story, and the information contained in it, behind the shot, make it a very valuable document.

In these cases, however, should always be the classic: "Do not do this at home, not to be imitated" because these shots should be the absolute privilege of highly skilled and prepared, to avoid precisely (as also mentioned by Sergio) situations dangerous for the brood.

Hello,
Roberto.

Enrico51

sent on April 12, 2012 (12:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

wow!

Paolo.m

sent on April 12, 2012 (13:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

All overtime.
Photography and passion at one thousand thousand.

Guenther

sent on April 12, 2012 (13:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A Great Compliment for a photo but first of all thanks for the lesson in Nature documented. I wish you a minimum Pictures of the Week, this document is an award National Geographic Greetings Gun

Wade	sent on April 12, 2012 (14:01) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) that an early expression of the mother and baby who cuddle under his feathers ... fantastic!

Franco Giannattasio

sent on April 12, 2012 (14:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

“ One click for a few, embellished with an extraordinary story. „

I agree!

Danilo Bassani

sent on April 12, 2012 (14:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A Another "Pearl" from your repertoire

Hello

Danilo

Ollen

sent on April 12, 2012 (16:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I agree with all the comments super deserved ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)
hello
In

user181

sent on April 12, 2012 (16:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very interesting story, nice shooting!

Berna

sent on April 12, 2012 (17:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I agree with Sarah

Robbyone77

sent on April 12, 2012 (17:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent document and click, congratulations x passion and dedication!

Spanu Luigi

sent on April 12, 2012 (18:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fantastic picture ... gripping tale.

Mauro Citera

sent on April 12, 2012 (18:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Before shots like this I remain speechless and amazed!

Thanks for these great gifts!

Hello
Mauro

Miv	sent on April 12, 2012 (19:46) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Thanks for the great shot that you shared and the beautiful story that you told us! Congratulations! Hello

Salvoct78

sent on April 12, 2012 (20:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful story and wonderful photos throughout, composition, lighting, setting, expressions of the subjects, ....

Complimentoni, is one of the most beautiful pictures I've seen in the forum!

Cris59

sent on April 12, 2012 (20:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

There 'nothing more to add: only so many compliments on my part!! ............

Albatros

sent on April 12, 2012 (21:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I join the chorus of congratulations ........... ;-)

Cosimo Pilotto

sent on April 12, 2012 (22:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

photo fantastic both technically and for the long and careful preparation
the gripping tale embellishes the already amazing photos
thank you for having shared
hello Cosimo

Serpero

sent on April 12, 2012 (22:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful and interesting your comment, and for the photos, I think there is little to say
Fantastic. A scene that few can capture
Compliments

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