Couples
It is so interesting to watch birds and take pictures but it’s even more so them after have found their mates and are couples, then you can see how dedicated to each other they become. Right from the very start of the courtship, mating, finding of a suitable place to build their nest, the laying of eggs, the incubation, the hatching, the fledging of the new birds and hence the continuation of the species. All these steps of the process are simply fascinating!
I’ve observed with deep admiration the behavior of the new parents (birds), the total dedication to their new family safety and nurture right to the moment when they are able and strong enough continue the learned steps for survival from their parents and therefore be themselves independent.
The behavior learned from birds versus human behavior toward parenthood pales in comparison!
It takes only minutes to see this by reading the news daily! It’s a shame!
“It makes me really sad!”
© HJ Ruiz – Avian101
H.J. Ruiz - Avian101 
Difficult to describe the pleasure in seeing them being paired like that, HJ …
Perhaps we should learn from them, they’re descendants of creatures that roamed the world millions of years before us! Thanks M-R! 🙂
Yes their dedication is wonderful to see. Lovely photos.
Thank you Clare! 🙂
My passion is to watch bird passion, love it! 🙂 Great post, HJ!
Thanks Donna! 🙂
Beautiful couples! The bird world is filled with endless beauty.
You got it! That’s why when you get your new camera, you will make wonderful captures of the birds. 🙂
I hope I can come close to what you do, but I know that probably won’t be possible! Too bad you live so far away, I could use a few lessons when I get my new toy!
Here: hjr4birds@gmail.com