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Knipa - Bucephala clangula - Common Goldeneye
© NF Photo 150415
First time I have seen this. Goldeneye mating. The male entered the female and then he grabbed her head and lifted it up. Then he turned to the right and rotated them both two full circles before he let go of her. Her head does not look all that great after that treatment. :) I have no idea if this is common behavior.
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It is a pretty duck, great captures..
ReplyDeleteducks can be rough!
ReplyDeleteFascinating shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. The Goldeneye is a handsome duck.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ducks. Fascinating captures.
ReplyDeleteHandsome looking ducks. Mallards have the same mating behaviour.
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting captures of this behavior! Really wonderful if somehow a little hard on the female. :-)
ReplyDeleteJust so gorgeous they are!
ReplyDeleteThis is such bizarre behaviour. A dance of joy maybe? Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing all the rituals of spring.
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