Some interesting courtship behavior by ring-billed gulls which I videotaped (actually digi-video) at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in late January 2010. I've seen ring-billeds do a lot of things, but I'd never seen this courtship display, which I believe is known as "the long call."
Clearly he is saying "You're the gull for me."
I believe it was Peterson who identified that as the "you-had-the-remote-last" call, common among mated pairs.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I squawk at each other just like that walking down the grocery aisle!
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Very interesting behaviour. And at Merritt Island too!
ReplyDeletevery interesting video. Being able to see that is pretty neat. thanks for sharing.
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Mighty interesting! I especially like your title. ~karen
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