Part of the initial mating ritual for the male Great Blue Heron is to bring the ‘perfect’ stick to his new mate.
Part of the female ritual is to throw a few away.

It’s going to be a busy 4 months so she needs to set the rules right from the start.
Part of the initial mating ritual for the male Great Blue Heron is to bring the ‘perfect’ stick to his new mate.
Part of the female ritual is to throw a few away.
It’s going to be a busy 4 months so she needs to set the rules right from the start.
Wonderful photo and insight😊
Thank you. I captured a large series here, still to be worked on, but picked this at random. Sometimes that’s the best way to pick one LOL