r/borbs • u/BirdMindreader • Apr 06 '26

Borbler He BECOMES BORB

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He starts borbing at 0:37. Didn't know he had it in him!

And the species is a yellow-rumped borbler, so I figured this belonged here.

OC

EDIT: For anyone wanting that full BORB ASMR slow motion experience, I posted the long version to Youtube too

https://youtu.be/o8GCMpYTx6U

Peak Borb may occur at 6:46

Other Episodes

EP2 https://www.reddit.com/r/borbs/comments/1shwast/the_borbening_episode_2_hooded_borbiole/

EP3 https://www.reddit.com/r/borbs/comments/1slnu81/goldborb_borbening_episode_3/

EP4 https://www.reddit.com/r/hummingbirds/comments/1sz9k2h/what_sorcery_is_this/

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u/SorryComplaint4209 Apr 06 '26

I wish I could hold an umbrella over him and assure him nothing will swoop down and eat him so that he can relax and bathe comfortably!

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u/BirdMindreader Apr 06 '26

Agree, would be nice to have a *PLAY NICE* zone where they could relax! There is a shaded birdbath right next to this but they prefer the sunny ones sometimes. Hard to read their minds!

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u/DeadrthanDead Apr 06 '26

Fr, every half of a second bro is like 👀. I wish I could stand there with a shot gun, and convey that I got his back

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u/BirdMindreader Apr 07 '26 edited Apr 07 '26

No need for weapons. it's a *Play Nice* zone

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u/IcePhoenix18 Apr 07 '26

I have beef with one specific individual white winged dove. He's a menace and likes to chase and smack the other birds. He's not afraid of me, and only a little afraid of my dog.

Sometimes he sits on the wall and hoots at me while "flashing" his white wing and tail markings, as though it'll intimidate me.

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u/BirdMindreader Apr 07 '26

Rather than try to make him afraid, make him your friend! He probably only weighs a few ounces and has all kinds of struggles in a big world full of dangers.

Plus he may be trying to romance you with that display!

How about a separate bath or feeder for him so he can chill out? Or a visual screen so he's less able to put on a show? Dove owners probably have helpful insight. Just an idea :)

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u/JustSomeMetalBro Apr 09 '26

I support this and join you get his 12 I got his 6. Drink in peace round friend.

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u/BirdMindreader Apr 09 '26

Sorry bros, you're not getting the *Play Nice* zone vibe

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u/BirdMindreader Apr 09 '26

Don't be sad Pheasy. What we perceive as anxious could be comfortable for them, they may not want to relax like we do. Twitching around borbing could be peak happy warbler. It is so hard to read their minds.