Free Breakfast by ubobohobo

Free Breakfast

This old cow had herself placed side on to the early morning sun inviting any passing parasite hunters to dine. First three peewee (small black and white birds) then the black hen followed by two white hens all accepted the invitation and the cow never moved and inch. Just stood there entranced. The parasite they are dining on is the cattle tick. I've seen birds do this before but never the hens.
I have never heard of this before, let alone seen it. Very interesting! Wonderful shot, too! I love how you've captured the hen on one leg reaching as high as she can.
June 18th, 2011  
That is very interesting. Nice shot!
June 18th, 2011  
Wow, I have never heard of this before, but it sure is cool how the animals work together for the benefit of both. Are cattle tick like deer tick?
June 18th, 2011  
I often see wagtails around our cows but you have to be quick to photograph them.
June 18th, 2011  
Oh wow. I have seen birds do this but never hens. Excellent capture.
June 18th, 2011  
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