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While parking next to Pond E this morning, I noticed a female avocet soliciting with her head down
While parking next to Pond E this morning, I noticed a female avocet soliciting with her head down		 The male circled her several times while he preened himself
The male circled her several times while he preened himself		 Quickly he jumped onto her back
Quickly he jumped onto her back
And balanced himself
And balanced himself		 The act is consummated and he hops off
The act is consummated and he hops off		 They immediately crossed their bills
They immediately crossed their bills
And walked side-by-side for a short ways
And walked side-by-side for a short ways		 Notice that her bill curves up more (right). You know females are curvier!
Notice that her bill curves up more (right). You know females are curvier!		 They separate. I will be alert for a scrape nest on the ground around the pond, and hope for baby avocets for my June birthday!
They separate. I will be alert for a scrape nest on the ground around the pond, and hope for baby avocets for my June birthday!

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Bob Kellt 09-Jan-2017 19:44
Beautiful
Guest 14-May-2008 00:27
Betty Purdy sent them to me, too. Great photos, Trude! What incredible timing for you to be there and be able to get such great shots and share them with us. Thanks!
Betty Swift
Marilyn Johnson 06-May-2008 21:02
I just looked at these marvelous photos that Betty Purdy forwarded to her friends, inncluding me. I know you have a lot of patience and are a skilled and accomplished photographer, but your timing for the arrival near the pond was perfect. Risque, NO, it's educational. Marilyn Johnson
Guest 06-May-2008 18:59
Trude
You should be working for National Geographic...these are awesome photos
Winter
Nancy Kenyon 06-May-2008 05:38
Those are great pictures! Let's keep our fingers crossed that the IRWD doesn't fill pond E and cover up those prospective nesting spots!
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