Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) Courting before mating. Here they are walking or dragging their legs through the water, whilst swaying their heads in sync. Avocets have a fairly lengthy, delicate, courting display prior to mating, and ending after mating with bonding and affection.
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Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) Courting before mating,
Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) Courting before mating. Here they are walking or dragging their legs through the water, whilst swaying their heads in sync. Avocets have a fairly lengthy, delicate, courting display prior to mating, and ending after mating with bonding and affection.

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Date: 24 Apr 2010
Location: Southport Lancashire, North West UK
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