Calling For A Mate, Great Blue

Calling For A Mate, Great Blue

This is the spot he likes, now he starts on step two. Getting a mate can take time if you arrive early, now comes the advertising.

A Great Blue call is deep, long, and like a loud hoarse cough.

Calling For A Mate, Great Blue
Calling For A Mate, Great Blue

He starts to stand tall, throw his head back, a ‘let it out’. Over and over.

Calling For A Mate, Great Blue
Calling For A Mate, Great Blue

They will do a little bow, dance, and even snapping beak. But it’s mostly a deep call.

Calling For A Mate, Great Blue
Calling For A Mate, Great Blue

In a few weeks we will hear them calling out loud, at the same time, as soon as we get near the trails. This sound travels !!

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