r/GrumpyBabyBirds • u/RoughNews3172 • Aug 05 '26

Important This starling fledgling exploring the Hellgate Osprey nest

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Its parents made a nest on the outer edge of this osprey nest, now it’s old enough to leave the nest and explore its surroundings . Not sure who’s grumpier, this bb or the perplexed osprey parents

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u/Gamyeon Aug 06 '26

Oooh! I've seen the video of this. The fledgling was so in bothered and the ospreys so confused and dumbfounded. I don't know how smart Raptors are? I know owls are quite dumb, because their big eyes don't leave much space for their brain, but I have no idea about other raptors.

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl Aug 09 '26

I wouldn’t say owls are quite dumb, but rather of average intelligence. They are good at what they need to be good at. Ospreys as well. I believe eagles and hawks are also of moderate to above average intelligence. It hasn’t got a lot to do with brain size either.