I would not think that the rail of a cattle chute would be a good place for termites to build their mound, as it is quite exposed to the elements. Usually termite mounds are located in the shade of a dense forest.Perhaps the termites like this location because it is so close to the rotting wood of the old cattle chute.
Perhaps the birds like to perch on the cattle chute rail because it would be easy to see and eat the termites as they enter or exit from their nest. At least I hope that the birds eat the termites. Someone needs to eat them.
On our Viva la Voyage travel photo site this week we are showing photos from a recent visit of mine to the Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, California. Come take a look at the Victorian charm and ideal beach weather.
8 comments:
This image tells a fascinating story of the interdependence of species.
The cattle chute certainly is a busy place for the animals.
Such diversity of life in this little microcosm. And it all sits in such a lush, beautiful setting.
Yikes that is a termite mound?
Wow that is big! Termites are very scary to me.
What greenery!
Oh, sorry, I was so impressed with how green it is that I missed the termite mound (I live in the desert so I'm easily impressed by grass):)
Smart birds. That termite mound gives me the creeps.
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