Nov 13, 2014 | Birds, Dipper
This shows some of the reactions of an American Dipper to a GoPro camera. One time it captured a salmon fry and brought it in front of the GoPro and ate it. Then it sang in front of the GoPro. They have a beautiful song and even sing year round so I was glad to have...
Nov 13, 2014 | Birds, Dipper
This video shows an American Dipper searching for aquatic insects and fish underwater. Notice in the fairly shallow water how it uses both its legs and wings to propel itself. In the deeper water it uses its wings and basically “flies” underwater. In one...
Nov 10, 2014 | Birds, Dipper
American Dippers will capture and eat young fish in streams. This dipper has captured a chum salmon fry. When dippers feed their chicks salmon fry the chicks have a better survival rate than when they are fed aquatic insects. Why do dipper chicks have a better...