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Wildlife Birds Mating And Aggression Display
A great blue heron in breeding plumage performs a territorial display to ward off other birds from its nest in Delray Beach, Florida, on January 5, 2026. Males arrive first to select nest sites, stretch their necks upward, and clapper their bills to court females during the noisy colonial breeding season. Once paired, they share the incubation of two to six pale blue eggs in platform nests built high in trees over water. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #13160142 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto |
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