Birds Being Totally Extra: 35 Pics That’ll Crack You Up

Check this out: after their birdy date, these black-necked stilts do this sweet dance, crossing beaks and walking like lovebirds. The male even throws a wing wrap - talk about fluffy romance! Nature's cutest PDA, right here.

Meet the Drilling Owl – it spins its head so fast it could drill a hole in a tree. Seriously! This creepy-cool owl looks like it’s got its own dance move and no, it’s not afraid to use it. Low-light ninja moment captured perfectly.

This Gentoo penguin is catching air like a pro surfer returning from sea. It's all about that brutal cuteness delivering food to its baby penguin squad. Adorable flying flop meets serious parent.

Fast food? Not for this loon. After a long hunt, she takes her sweet time trying to swallow a fish. Ten minutes of drama, suspense, and fish-therapy later, mission accomplished.

This hummingbird mom picked a nest spot that swings like a swing ride on a carnival - talk about living on the edge. Against all odds, the little ones stayed put, too. Mama bird skills: 100%.

Spotted: a merganser duck mom with her tiny but skilled chicks. One little dude just snagged a dragonfly all by itself – look out, nature channel, there's a new star in town.

This Atlantic puffin pulls out all the stops to slow down on landing - wings, feet, tail - brakes fully engaged. And the freaked-out face? Pure comedy gold. Like it's thinking, 'Whoa, this is my first time!'

Say hello to the Western Rockhopper penguins, masters of hopping up cliffs with serious style. Dad fasts on guard duty while mom’s out hunting fish. On land? A little awkward. In water? Total sea ninja. Who needs wings when you can be this awesome?

Forget Beyoncé, this male hooded merganser’s courtship move is where it’s at. With a croak that sounds more like a frog and a head throw that's basically a birdy hair flip, he's ready to sweep any lady off their feet.

Two dudes, one lake, zero chill. These male hooded mergansers team up to flash their smooth moves and make sure everyone knows they’re here to slay the dating game.

Meet the grouse high school drama in full swing. These adult birds are paired up, but when a rookie tries to crash the party, the older birds show no mercy. It's nature's version of 'You can't sit with us!'

The Falklands’ coolest little penguins are naturally wary but curious enough to check out newbies who get down to their level. Pro tip: sit down and maybe they’ll say hi.

This red-winged blackbird is psyched up and ready for a big night. The excitement is real - and the feathers are fluffed!

Breakfast is served! This young Belted Kingfisher proudly flaunts a crayfish she caught all by herself. Tiny but mighty!

Right after baby hatch! The proud parents can’t help but announce their tiny new arrival, who's still all wet and squishy. Big sibling keeps a curious eye out. Baby debut, folks.

This northern harrier was so close it broke the camera frame. It’s like nature saying: 'Hey! Pay attention to me!'

This snowy owl was just chilling on a branch when it decided to take off exactly as the camera was ready - talk about perfect timing. Instant bird action hero.

Tiny crayfish hanging out on this female merganser’s bill like a tiny, pinch-happy guest star. Nature’s version of 'Hold my claw!'

This little kestrel is out hunting bugs during a surprise warm snap - grasshopper catch and munch, nature’s tiny predator in action.

Both mom and dad Great Grey Owl feeding their babies? Yep, this is what owl parenting looks like. Papa’s got a vole meal, and they’re all hanging out high up in a nest, living that bird family life.

Watch this hawk getting serious about nest-building - taking sticks like a pro. His lady’s cheering on with 'kak-kak-kak' noises, which might mean 'You’re doing great!' or 'Try harder, dude.' Either way, teamwork makes the nest work.

It’s nesting time! This Cooper’s hawk stared down a stick pile, picked the perfect one, and then zoomed off to build its love castle. Pow - nest-building level expert.