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The Beetle sent on February 23, 2012 (12:58) by Sergio Luzzini e Luigi Meroni. 62 comments, 17411 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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Will	sent on February 23, 2012 (19:57) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) incredible!! already 'the subject in itself and' fantastic, then again with the little family complete ... super compliments! ... and 'an artificial nest prepared by you?

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sent on February 25, 2012 (11:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Paoloemilio Nicola

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Ernesto Giannini

sent on March 08, 2012 (22:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

This had escaped me, is nothing short of exceptional

Anext

sent on March 10, 2012 (16:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gianluca30d

sent on April 12, 2012 (7:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Your shots (yours) are interesting and beautiful to levels that can only sognarmi ....
They always have a long preparation, I get passionate to read the story and I would be more long, very long.
One click a poem, many sincere congratulations for your dedication and passion! ;-)
Greetings and thanks, the day begins for me so better, even ends well the night because I work at night! ;-)

Zeffyro

sent on April 12, 2012 (7:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

the image is very beautiful, but the story that follows, makes a great photo.
Sergio thanks for this experience that you share with us :-)

MarioAntonino

sent on April 12, 2012 (8:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

This is pure entertainment. Beautiful!

Alessandra Masi

sent on April 12, 2012 (9:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The image is beautiful, but the story is extraordinary.
Compliments.
Alessandra

Peregrinus

sent on April 12, 2012 (9:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you so much for sharing this photo and this extraordinary experience!

Max57

sent on April 12, 2012 (9:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Sergio, I carefully read the caption, No thanks! ;-)

Vitolongo

sent on April 12, 2012 (9:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot ..... wonderful experience .... enviable ... congratulations!! .... Hello

Enrico Parigi

sent on April 12, 2012 (9:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Sergio,
you know how I think about this kind of photos, and then I will not go, cmq excellent photo, expresses great tenderness.
Henry

Marcon

sent on April 12, 2012 (10:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Damn, that picture! It seems to me that transpire your preparation for this kind of photos that requires a lot of experience and particular sensitivity.

Jars a little 'WB chilly and that "It was here that we observed an extraordinary behavior, almost human, ...", I believe that we must be to learn from them rather than the other. :-P

Hello

Guido Muratore

sent on April 12, 2012 (10:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Photo beautiful and what is behind by a value added ;-)

Stefanoman

sent on April 12, 2012 (11:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Incredible ... compliments also for the description of the outline.
would be interesting to see how you are "going" to house these fools.

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

Esaphoto

sent on April 12, 2012 (11:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

But that show the story to a higher gear to shoot!
Ebbbbravo Sergio!
Greetings

Paolo Greco

sent on April 12, 2012 (11:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

really nice the image in the pose of the subjects fully interprets the story is beautiful!! .... I read with pleasure ... thanks a lot ....

Alessandro Mattiello

sent on April 12, 2012 (11:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

One shot for a few, embellished with an extraordinary story.
Hello

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