These Eurasian Collared-doves were photographed engaged in a mating ritual. The male was first observed alone on a lamp post. He was cooing loudly.
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Soon he had convinced a female to join him, and she flew over from a nearby power line. But, she was coy, always staying one step ahead of the male’s advances. Clearly, she was not convinced by the eager male’s efforts.
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The male redoubled his displays. He stretched his neck and bobbed his head. I was impressed, but the female bird was not. She quickly removed herself to the far end of the lamppost.
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The male followed after, but to no avail. The female dove fled again, leaving the male looking visibly disappointed.
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Observation Details
County | – | Collin |
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City | – | Plano | |
Date | – | Jul 14, 2012 | |
Time of Day | – | Morning | |
Temperature | – | Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) | |
Weather | – | Clear | |
Habitat | – | Community-Church/School/Civic | |
Type of Behavior | – | Mating | |
Gender | – | Mixed | |
Maturity | – | Adult | |
Observer | – | Chris Jackson |