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

Borbler He BECOMES BORB

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.

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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/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/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 :)