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    Default The Mating Ritual (pics added)

    I always find the mating rituals of the local birds very interesting. This pair of GBHs were captured performing one of their mating rituals at the Venice rookery. Here the male has presented the female with a "gift". The "BRINGING OF THE GIFTS" is a wonderful behaviore to witness. This female is a bit confused though. She doesn't know if she should feed the fish or eat them.





    Please see additional 2 images that follow. Thnx
    Last edited by Mike McCarthy; 02-08-2009 at 08:08 AM.

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    ..... Not sure ... this couple Googles some research on "goldfish"

    :-P


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    We have missed you creativity, Mike, what a treat!!! BTWm they look like they really like their laptop ;)

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    Hi Mike ,
    this is too funny...:eek::D so; what was the final outcome, what did they decide on doing...eating or feeding...:p:cool:

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    :cool:;)

    Google said great blue herons were wading birds that often fed on fish.





    Couldn't resist the urge. Thanks folks. :D
    Last edited by Mike McCarthy; 02-05-2009 at 03:55 PM.

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    Sensory overload Mike ... about time you showed up :)

    ... btw those birds are sharp ... both Mac users and I know what are they doing ... looking up the goldfish eating back in the sixties and giving it a try !! ... and two at a time might I add !!! :)

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    :eek::D:):p:cool:Love it...

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    dude, where have you been!!!? love the pics!! laughed out loud big time!!!

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    I've been around.....chasing the chicks at the osprey and eagle nests. Thanks guys. Glad you got a chuckle.

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    I agree absolutely a winner Mike. Love it !!!

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    VERY FUNNY MIKE! LOVE IT!

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    Thanks Judy & Stefan. Much appreciated.

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    Man, talk about a GBH dream!
    Thanks for the laugh.
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    Pretty funny, thanks for sharing! :)

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    Axel do you remember the Beep thread .... we might have to bring that back !!!! :) Will work on it !!!

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    Instead of a Beep thread... I'd rather start a BOOBIE thread.

    :D:D:D;)




    Thanks for taking a look and commenting Guys. Always appreciate the feedback.
    Last edited by Mike McCarthy; 02-06-2009 at 10:41 PM.

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    Oh My God !!!!!!!! :)

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    O.K. ... so maybe you are not a boobie guy, Alfred. Are you sure you want to head down that Beep road again? LOL


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    Not with a Cow Mike :D:D:D He was safe and sound after the rescue :cool:

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    Awww we could have had so much fun with the cows and their mates...the bulls.



    Ok... maybe a sports theme for Beep?

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    This thread is killing me!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Julie Kenward View Post
    This thread is killing me!!!
    Relax Jules. You're in good talons.

    CLEAR



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    Jules.... you haven't seen nothing yet !!!! ........Oh My God :)

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