Avocet mating dance
I think one of the coolest things I witnessed at Malheur was the Avocet mating dance. We saw it three times and I was in awe each time. The female assumes a prostrate position in the water, then the male dances around her, both splashing water and preening himself. He then mounts her, makes a show of it, then after mating, he dismounts and the two of them engage in a beautiful post-mating dance. The cross beaks in the most ornate way. It was captivating to watch.
American Avocet mating dance
American Avocet mating
American Avocet post-mating dance
American Avocet post-mating dance
This "bill crossing" is the closest thing I have seen to a kiss. It was very beautiful to watch.
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American Avocets,
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
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