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    Default Courting Great Blue Herons

    I was lucky to find four pairs of Great Blue Herons courting and nesting building at Viera Wetlands near Melbourne, Fla. They nest on the top of palm trees by flatting the fronds to support the nest.

    The pair in the first two images were not working to well together. He kept landing on her when returning a stick to the nest.
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    This next pair was a lovely pair and worked well together. When he flew in with a stick he would hug her with his head and neck prior to flying off for the next stick.

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    A little kiss.

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    This is a different pair. Mating is an interesting act of balance.

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    Beautiful pics Pat! Thanks for posting them!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirbs View Post
    Beautiful pics Pat! Thanks for posting them!
    Thanks Kirby
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    Wow!
    At my age, everything is irritating.

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    Audubon couldn't have done a better job and he shot, stuffed and wired his specimens. Nice work Pat.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Willie View Post
    Wow!
    Thanks Willie
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    Quote Originally Posted by brewmaster15 View Post
    Audubon couldn't have done a better job and he shot, stuffed and wired his specimens. Nice work Pat.
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    Beautiful pictures and observations Pat. I love the picture where it looks like they are kissing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HappyFace View Post
    Beautiful pictures and observations Pat. I love the picture where it looks like they are kissing.
    Thank you Heidi, I like that image too.
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