E’ certamente primavera quando gli svassi maggiori (Podiceps cristatus) mettono in atto la danza di corteggiamento. Questi due li ho notati mentre riposavano a pelo d’acqua; ad un certo punto, però, si sono scossi dalla posizione di riposo, si sono avvicinati, disposti uno di fronte all’altro ed hanno iniziato a scuotere ritmicamente la testa, ad alzarla ed abbassarla, a girarla in direzioni opposte agitando le loro creste… Dopo qualche minuto, forse disturbati dai turisti che hanno attirato con il loro balletto sincrono, hanno smesso. Peccato! Io ho scattato qualche foto…
Ho realizzato anche un breve video di questa danza di corteggiamento, che potete vedere QUI.
Love dance. It is certainly spring when the Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus) do their love dancing. I noticed these two individuals while they were lazily swaying in the water; all at once they sprang up from the resting position, got closer, set themselves one in front of the other and started moving their heads up and down, turning to opposite directions, shaking and swelling their crests. Unfortunately the dance did not las for long time, perhaps because too many people were watching and disturbing them, so I could take only a few photos…
I shot a short videoclip of these two dancing birds, you can watch it HERE.
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Linked to: MakroTex Challenge: Signs of Spring.
Linked to: Wild Birds Wednesday.
Linked to: WATW.
Linked to: Saturday’s Critters.
Bellissime immagini molto tenere.
Il Mar 3 Apr 2018, 08:18 Tra Italia e Finlandia ha scritto:
> italiafinlandia posted: ” E’ certamente primavera quando gli svassi > maggiori (Podiceps cristatus) mettono in atto la danza di corteggiamento. > Questi due li ho notati mentre riposavano a pelo d’acqua; ad un certo > punto, però, si sono scossi dalla posizione di riposo, si sono” >
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Grazie, Fiorella. Spero abbiate passato una felice Pasqua. Buona settimana!
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Spring is the time when every member of Animalia Kingdom is prone to fall in love ❤ Stunning photo series!
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Thank you very much, Riitta! Let’s hope spring will bring “lotta love” in all the world …
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The lovely birds.
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Yes, they are so cute. thanks !
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Great shots!
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Thank you very much. The birds were cute and nice.
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This is so beautiful… the pics seem a movie-scene as one scrolls down the page 😉
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Wonderful bird photos!
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Thank you so much!
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Thanks…I like the sequence too. Thanks for your visit!
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Hello! 🙂 You got quite a few lovely images of the Great Crested Grebes doing their love dance, it must have been fantastic to actually see them. I enjoyed your photos very much.:)
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Thank you. I also enjoy visiting your blog; your photos are very good. Have a nice day!
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What a wonderful dance. Beautiful series!
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Thank you very much! Thanks for your visit.
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beautiful captures…they have no idea how happy they made all of us!!!
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You are right: I have the same feeling every time I see a beautiful animal…if only he knew how lovely he seems to me!
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Hello, I love these beautiful Grebes! Wonderful sight and photos. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
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Thank you very much, Eileen. Have a good day you too!
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Lovely silkkiuikku, don’t know the English name 😀
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It’s okay. They are so cute. Thank you!
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Che simpatici !
Belli scatti !
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Grazie mille. Proprio simpatici!
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Incredible birds thanks for sharing!
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Hi there – welcome to WBW – your link worked and the pictures are great. We get this bird in Australia – so it’s one we share!
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
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Thank you very much, Stewart! Happy to have found you. I will link up as often as I have proper material… Happy weekend!
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Thank you very much, Kelleyn. Have a sunny weekend!
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Hello, they are gorgeous birds. Your photos are awesome. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. I appreciate the visit and comment too. Happy Friday, have a great day and weekend!
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Very beautiful birds.
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What fascinating birds! I’ve never seen those even in photos – so glad I stopped by, and thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2018/04/biltmore-estate-in-bloom.html
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Thank you very much for your kind visit and comment. It is amazing to discover how many beauties are in nature!
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Thank you so much. They are very pretty critters.
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Thank you very much, Eileen, for hosting and giving us the possibility to make our posts known to the world. Happy weekend to you!
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Beautiful pictures. 🙂
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Thank you very much. Have a good week ahead!
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Thank you so much!
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Wow. My favorite shot is the one in which they form the shape of a heart … very appropriate!!!
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Thank you. It was nice to see them!
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