Victory Dance

Gallery: AvianPosted March 4, 2013172 views13 comments

The Greater Roadrunner. After mating, the Male (right) hands over his gift to the female (left). Then they do a little mating victory dance. Here is a shot of said dance taking place.

D800
70-200mm @ 200mm
1/640
F16
iso 800

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on March 4, 2013 at 5:39 PM

WOW Charlie you are fast, I was just ready to hit the Add Comment button when you switched pictures on us. I was going to say a little he-in & she-in then dinner, what a perfect date. They are showing off alot of personality. Your techs are exceptional.

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 4, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Very nice Charlie, fun birds to watch.
I spent a lot of time last summer observing them, but never two near each other like this.
Great story and the 'gift' really adds a lot to this.

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

I could go all over anthropomorphic on this, but I would bust a gut laughing! Absolutely made my day, Charlie! Thank you, I needed that!

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 4, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Looks like a dinner date to me, interesting to get both together but how did you tell the male from the female?

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on March 5, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Great shot of these beautiful birds. Ny shots are coming. The Van Tassel Aviary is a thing of delight.

Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 5, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Great action and a wonderfully crisp image, Charlie. He certainly looks proud of himself.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Dave Walz on March 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM

I like the pose and the interaction between the two birds. Very nice image.

Registered on September 26, 2011, 22 Posts, 67 Comments

Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on March 5, 2013 at 8:23 PM

Great behavioral shot

Registered on December 20, 2005, 136 Posts, 970 Comments

Comment posted by Tonia Graves on March 5, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Great behavior shot here Charlie! Glad you were able to witness & capture this. Thanks for sharing!

Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments

Comment posted by David Williams on March 6, 2013 at 12:15 AM

Nice rich colors, Charlie. Good capture of a nice story.....well done.

Registered on March 8, 2005, 315 Posts, 2291 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 6, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Great setting and poses Charlie

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on March 6, 2013 at 8:31 PM

Excellent behavioral capture-great detail and wonderful light. Very cool that you not only saw this Charlie but were able to capture it so well.

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on March 7, 2013 at 6:27 AM

Wonderful behavior you captured. Outstanding detail. Really nice work!

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments