Rated PG-17?

Okay, so in my area of the world, it has been migrating and breeding season. Tho, migrating birds take precedence over the actual breeding itself, I am totally amazed at the plumage change, from pretty to brilliant! Then, there is the love you can actually feel with some when watching birds of both sexes interact; for instance the male bringing food to the female, the sparring between males for a mate, building nests; who is domineering, etc. etc. etc. Of course, there is the natural act of procreating also! I find it fascinating and watching the 'act' of courting and mating can be quite educational all in all...so many differences yet all creates a natural bonding and a very protective, nurturing stance from the moment of conceiving. Another thing I find heart warming is for the fact so many of the feathered species are monogamous. I, as a child, used to mourn along with the Canada Geese who lost their mates to hunting and predators called people [I lived in Colorado, growing up, and Duck and Goose hunting was a 'big, popular, sport]. To actually see this melancholy bird, you know they were crying inside. Same with doves I use to watch when a youngster; it's endearing.  Reminds me of a book I read long ago...When Elephants Weep, or read some excerpts I shared today on my personal blog...it piques your emotions, and gives you a sense of nature you don't normally think about.  We humans always think we are the highest and smartest of the animal kingdom, I beg to differ.

Sorry....I kept going and this post is more or less about mating.

Here goes...

Afterwards, doesn't he look like he's smiling?  Very proud of himself. Which brings me to another question about animal behavior...is there pride in their way of existence?

ROYAL TERNS
photos taken: Rockport Beach, Rockport, Texas
habitat map: Tern




MORE BREEDING RITUALS
On my Personal Blog, a researcher gives opinions on
parrot/parakeet rituals/behaviors


MONK PARAKEETS
photo taken: Holy Cross Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas
habitat map: Parakeet





BLACK SKIMMERS
photos taken: Rockport Beach, Rockport, Texas
habitat map: Skimmer


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