Not exactly a work of art, but interesting behavior nonetheless. I've always thought that rushing (the dance) was like singles dating (trying to hookup) and the weed ceremony is commitment, the ring, engagement, lets raise a family as its only done during and just prior to nesting and maybe it is, but this clip doesn't exactly back up that theory. The ceremony was interrupted and the female didn't miss a beat and continued with the new guy.

Tags:   Western Grebes weed ceremony courting nesting Nikon Z9 600mm F/4E TC1.4

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Mating on California cliffs over the Pacific with just natural sounds and no music.

Tags:   Peregrine Falcons birds of prey predators falcons Nikon Z8 Z400mm F2.8 TC1.4

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Tags:   Bald Eagles mating courting california Nikon Z9 Z600mm F4 TC 1.4

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Its that time of year again. Nothing more challenging and rewarding than photographing peregrines. I would say shoot but some people get the wrong idea. This is slowed down approximately 1/4 normal speed.

Tags:   Peregrine Falcon Tiercel bird of prey raptor Nikon Z9 Z400mm2.8 1.4 TC

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Its a bit brutal, but has a happy ending. Slowed down to about 1/3 of normal speed. 'L' to enlarge.

Tags:   Brown pelican double'crested cormorant Nikon Z9 Z400mm2.8 1.4TC

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