Black headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) in flight courtship. Even the patterns of flight change during the breeding season, with birds showing of flight characteristics, that seem to capture the attention of the partner. Almost butterfly like in the wing beats. Along with the content verbal communication, the drooped synchronised walk is quite engaging to watch.
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Black headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) in flight courtship, Rye, East Sussex, UK
Black headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) in flight courtship. Even the patterns of flight change during the breeding season, with birds showing of flight characteristics, that seem to capture the attention of the partner. Almost butterfly like in the wing beats. Along with the content verbal communication, the drooped synchronised walk is quite engaging to watch.

Filename: Black headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) in flight courtship_UFP1336RM.tiff
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Date: 19 Apr 2011
Location: Rye Harbour East Sussex UK
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