Cape Weaver starts weaving intricate pouch nest (00016320)

Cape Weaver intricately building a hanging pouch nest in South Africa

Description: The Cape Weaver bird (Ploceus capensis) is renowned for its skillful nest building behavior. In this captivating shot, it starts weaving an intricate hanging pouch nest using grass, small twigs, coarse stems, and leaf strips. Witness the initial phase of this nest building process in the breathtaking nature of Bontebok National Park in South Africa.

Location: Western Cape, Buntebok National Park, South Africa

Date of Capture: 10.08.2004