Courting Collection (#34)

Golden Bowerbird (Prionodura newtoniana) adult male, decorating bower structure with flower for courtship display, Crater Lakes N.P

Picture No. 10899831
Chilean Flamingo - courtship dance (Phoenicopterus chilensis) Date:

Courting by telephone across Paris. Robidas idea of one of the results of the invention of the telephone. From A Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle Paris 1883

Henry V (1387-1422), king of England from 1413, courting Katherine, daughter of the French king. King Henry V Act V, Scene II

Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) adult pair, in courtship display, Queensland, Australia, November

Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) adult, in courtship display, Queensland, Australia, November

Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) adult pair, in courtship display, Chobe River, Chobe N. P. Botswana, June
Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) adult pair, in courtship display, Chobe River, Chobe N.P. Botswana, June

Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) adult pair, courting, French Pyrenees, France, June

Glittering Green Fly (Poecilobothrus nobilitatus) adult pair, male courting female, on surface of duckweed covered garden pond, Dorset, England, July

Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) adult pair, in courtship display, at nest with egg, Brown Bluff, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, December

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) adult pair, in courtship display on beach, Varanger Peninsula, Finnmark, Norway, June

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) dominant adult male, breeding plumage, territorial form displaying at lek, Varanger Peninsula, Finnmark, Norway, May

Red-billed gulls (Chroicocephalus scopulinus), breeding colony near Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Great Antshrike (Taraba major) adult pair, courtship feeding, perched on twig, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, April

Crested Auklet (Aethia cristatella) adult pair, breeding plumage, in courtship display, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Buldir Island, Western Aleutian Islands, Alaska, U.S.A. April

Australasian gannet (Morus serrator) courtship display at Cape Kidnappers, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

European Bee-eater

Cockroach courtship C016 / 7765
Cockroach courtship. Close-up of a cockroach (order Blattodea) performing a mating display on a leaf. Here, the female (right) is raising its wings to encourage the male (left) to mount it

Cockroach courtship C016 / 7764
Cockroach courtship. Close-up of a cockroach (order Blattodea) performing a mating display on a leaf. Here, the female (right) is raising its wings to encourage the male (left) to mount it

Cockroach courtship C016 / 8426
Cockroach courtship. Close-up of a cockroach (order Blattodea) performing a mating display on a leaf. Here, the female (right) is raising its wings to encourage the male (left) to mount it

Silverback mountain gorilla and female
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) male and female. The mature male leading the troop is known as a silverback due to the colour of the fur on its back

Waved albatross courtship display C013 / 7508
Waved albatross courtship display. Pair of blue-waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) displaying during a courtship ritual

Chinstrap penguin courting display C013 / 7483
Chinstrap penguin courting display. Pair of chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarcticus) displaying during a courtship ritual

Blue-footed booby courtship display C013 / 7472
Blue-footed booby courtship display. Pair of blue-footed boobies (Sula nebouxii) displaying during a courtship ritual. Photographed on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands

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"Courtship: A Dance of Love and Connection" In the enchanting realm of nature, courtship takes on many forms. From the mesmerizing Blue-footed booby pair gracefully courting on Santa Cruz Island's South coast to the adorable Atlantic Puffins engaging in bill rubbing rituals on Skomer Island, love is in the air. Even the majestic King penguins partake in pre-mating behaviors, showcasing their affectionate bond. As if inspired by celestial romance, Hesperus, the Evening Star, stands as a symbol sacred to lovers since 1855. Love knows no bounds; it transcends species and embraces all beings. Jim and Jeanette find solace and joy amidst lush green grasses as they embark on their own journey of courtship. The Japanese crane displays its wings in a heart shape during February's winter embrace in Hokkaido, Japan. Meanwhile, Andean cock-of-the-rock males gather at leks high up in trees to showcase their vibrant plumage for potential mates. Even Mountain hares engage in playful boxing matches amidst Scotland's snowy landscapes during December - a testament to love's spirited nature. Australasian crested grebes perform an elegant courtship display while Great crested grebes engage in their whimsical weed dance - both captivating spectacles that celebrate unity and devotion. Finally, Atlantic Puffin pairs continue their ritualistic bill rubbing as an expression of affection during this enchanting courtship season. In these moments captured across time and space, we witness nature's intricate tapestry woven with threads of love. Courtship reminds us that connection is universal - whether through graceful dances or tender gestures - it is through these acts that hearts intertwine and souls find solace together.