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Grabbing the carnucles

It is breeding season and the toms are randy. Two flocks met in my yard and put on quite a show for the mostly disinterested hens. They started with wing strikes and ended up with biting the carnucles. They did not seem the worse for wear, despite the battles.

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RHH said:

What a wonderful capture. We have lots of them around here and I've seen the display of their feathers but never anything like this.
4 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Amazing couple; well captured Esther.
4 years ago

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

Lovely capture, have a good day !!!
4 years ago

Jocelyne Villoing said:

Ahah le printemps donne des idées ! lol
Merci pour cette fabuleuse série.**************
4 years ago ( translate )

Esther said:

Thank you for visiting.
4 years ago

Jeff Farley said:

A 'lovely' shot Esther and thank you for posting to FFF.
4 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Vu et admiré avec plaisir au
www.ipernity.com/group/oiseaux_monde
4 years ago ( translate )

Esther said:

Thanks, Malik.
4 years ago ( translate )