Archive for the ‘courting’ Category

Doves in love

Monday, April 19th, 2010

I was sitting at my desk this morning when I heard a lot of cooing going on outside. The romance going on in the tree outside my office window was so sweet it made me teary. Click on pictures to enlarge.

© Chris Taylor

© Chris Taylor

© Chris Taylor

© Chris Taylor

© Chris Taylor

© Chris Taylor

© Chris Taylor

© Chris Taylor

Flickers in love

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009



We watched these two for a long time yesterday evening as they bobbed and danced. They’re quite a pair, and so beautiful. Click on pictures to enlarge.

ETA: Someone on SmugMug pointed out that these are both male flickers. Cool!

Mallards

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009




This happy couple seemed completely oblivious to my presence and allowed me to take several pictures while they bathed and preened. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Birds do it…even educated fleas do it

Monday, January 26th, 2009



Cole Porter would be proud. I learned yesterday that these two lovebirds are the most successful nesting pair in Kansas. Click on pictures to enlarge.