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Spring 2006 Wolfgang Wander

Brown-Headed Cowbird Molothrus Ater

NY, Stony Brook - West Meadow Beach

There were actually three males and one female in this spot. The males didn't fight each other but competed for her trying to come up with the most impressive pose. I'm not sure if it is part of their dance but after they spread their wings and 'sing' (screech), they fall over and catch themselves on their beak. Doesn't look too impressive to me but maybe the girl digs it ;-)


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Jola Dziubinska15-Jun-2006 09:03
Very good capture.
lou_rozensteins08-May-2006 10:18
Excellent details and pose. Sometimes, there's no accounting for bird behaviour.
Steven Jusczyk08-May-2006 07:45
Great pose!
Pat Hemlepp07-May-2006 16:18
Excellent catch.
Cindy Flood07-May-2006 15:24
You really captured a wonderful pose. It makes a not so handsome bird look beautiful.
Wei O'Connell07-May-2006 15:05
Excellent shot. Voted.
Guest 07-May-2006 15:04
nice wingspread