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Close up of male large white butterfly,, preparing to mate and on near approach to female,who is static, in 'mating posture', on pink verbena bonariensis.
In our garden.
Dryas iulia (often incorrectly spelled julia),commonly called the Julia Butterfly, Julia Heliconian, The Flame, or Flambeau, is a species of brush-footed butterfly.
A twig had just been delivered and then the mating ritual continued with the banging of beaks.
From 'Sciencing' - Great blue herons don't mate for life, but they do have elaborate courtship rituals that help pairs form strong bonds. Their mating displays include bill snapping, neck stretching, moaning calls, preening, circular flights, twig shaking, twig exchanging, crest raising and even bill duels. Scuffles over females are common, but never end in death. Once their complex dance is finished, the male and the female heron will have the strong bond necessary to raise their hatchlings together.
Other photos of this pair below including the all important passing of the twig for next building.
LUX AETERNA [Cor Sacrum] Sunburst Aura. At WLRP
LUX AETERNA [Cor Sacrum] Mater Dei Halo. At WLRP
LUX AETERNA [Cor Sacrum] Cor Immaculatum. At WLRP.
Dress : Giz Seorn - 'Elena' Dress. In main store.
Hair : tram J0428 hair. In main store.
Veil : ERSCH - Simple Veil 45%
Skin : [Glam Affair] Senja Layer [Lelutka] 005 C
Decor :
TLG The Looking Glass- The Basilica. In main store.
LUX AETERNA [Spiritus Sancti] Gacha - Nomini Tuo II. In main store.
LUX AETERNA [Spiritus Sancti] Gacha - Somnus Aeternalis RARE. In main store.
Ndutu area in the southeastern Serengeti, Tanzania
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'Soul Mate' floribunda rose.
Lemon-butter colouring with a licorice spice fragrance.
'Soul Mate' is also known as 'Julia Child'.
Photographed at the Swanes Rose Gardens.
Galston Road, Dural.
Hills District, Sydney.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, with the Canon EF 100mm f /2.8L lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.
Butterfly - close-up of female large white, in mating posture on verbena bonariensis, awaiting her mate....
.....and he's on his way.
In our garden.
The Tri-colored Heron is beautifully colored during the breeding season.
Everglades National Park, Florida,
400mm - f/7.1 - 1/2000 - ISO 160
Have a wonderful week, everyone!
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Anhinga
From Birds and Blooms Extra:
During mating season, the male anhinga develops extra crest feathers on the head, and the flesh around the eyes may turn a bright emerald green. Males begin courtship with lots of high flying, soaring through the area, and then marking out a possible nest spot. Then he turns on the fancy moves, flapping his wings alternately and bending his head low, extending the tail to the sky. Once the female accepts, the male brings her nesting material and she builds a platform, usually in a bush or tree low over the water. They incubate the eggs together for nearly a month.
Great Blue Heron Mating Rituals
From Science.com
Displays
Great blue herons don't mate for life, but they do have elaborate courtship rituals that help pairs form strong bonds. Their mating displays include bill snapping, neck stretching, moaning calls, preening, circular flights, twig shaking, twig exchanging, crest raising and even bill duels. Scuffles over females are common, but never end in death. Once their complex dance is finished, the male and the female heron will have the strong bond necessary to raise their hatchlings together.
Damselfly Mating Battle.
Male Familiar Bluets fighting over a floating leaf while their mates are busy with laying eggs. Taken at Kardon Park Ponds in Chester County, PA.
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🎧Tune - www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTmatjyd4KM
Under the darkened sky
His call from the beyond
Stirs a sense of longing
My dark wolf, waits
My mate and protector
To his side, I belong
Our eternity beckons
You might remember an image I posted recently of the male Peregrine Falcon sitting on this very gnarly old root. It's a favorite spot for the mated couple, hanging out over the blue Pacific. In fact, you can see a wave rolling in below as the male comes to seal the deal.
After following the male on these cliffs for 9 years, this is the first time I have managed to be in relatively the right place at the right time for the coveted mating sequence. In spite of a slight distraction, I regrouped just in time for the main event.
Our Quaker parrots sure did love peas, pods & all. For those that don't know Rio unfortunately escaped out of the aviary & Ginny was pining so we found a new home for her with another mate. Lots more pics of both of them in my "Furry & Feathered Friends" album.
Uploading for Smile on Saturday group 😃 The theme today is "Green Animals". Have a great weekend everyone!
Prestbury Hill Nature Reserve where we met up with Ed Kennerley. Thanks Ed we really enjoyed your company!!
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