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These birds are always on or near water. To watch them fly,
hunt or just cruise by is always a treat to watch and photograph.
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American Avocet mating sequence #1 of 5
First the male jumps from side to side splashing water while the female wait patiently.
American Avocet mating sequence #2 of 5
Then the actual mating happens, a very brief encounter.
American Avocet mating sequence #3 of 5
Followed by the male putting his wing over the female as if embracing her.
American Avocet mating sequence #4 of 5
They walk quickly in a semi-cicrcle with there heads intwined.
American Avocet mating sequence #5 of 5
Then they suddenly part as if nothing happened.
American Avocet in-flight
Red-throated Loon
Western Grebe
Bolsa Chica Wetlands • Huntington Beach, CA
Gull-billed Tern
Bolsa Chica Wetlands • Huntington Beach, CA
American Avocet mating sequence #1 of 5
First the male jumps from side to side splashing water while the female wait patiently.
American Avocet mating sequence #1 of 5
First the male jumps from side to side splashing water while the female wait patiently.
American Avocet mating sequence #1 of 5
First the male jumps from side to side splashing water while the female wait patiently.
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