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Stilts are only 1 day open and its a brand new world for them. Unlike raptors and many other birds, they are ready to go right out of the egg. Not very good at it yet, but can forage for themselves.
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Then again, might be digging for a squirrel, as I did see him with a squirrel shortly after.
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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.
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