Courtship Collection (page 83)

Northern Right whale - Courting group. Browns Bank, Nova Scotia, Canada CG 850
FG-6853 NORTHERN RIGHT WHALE - courting group Browns Bank, Nova Scotia, Canada Eubalaena glacialis Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hecales Longwing Butterfly courtship. Pungent odour given off from gland at tip of abdomen if disturbed
ASW-4418 Hecales Longwing Butterfly courtship Occurs in Central and South America from sea level to 1700m Heliconius hecale Pungent odour given off from gland at tip of abdomen if disturbed Alan J

Red-crowned Crane - displaying Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8341 Red-crowned Crane - displaying Hokkaido, Japan Grus japonensis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Crowned Crane / Japanese Crane Displaying Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8267 Red-crowned / Japanese / Manchurian CRANE - displaying in snow Hokkaido, Japan Grus japonensis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Whooper Swans Courtship display Wintering on ice lakes in Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8259 Whooper SWANS - Courtship display. Wintering on ice lakes in Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Bustard displaying male
WAT-11447 Great Bustard displaying male Caceres, Extramadura, Spain Otis tarda M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wild Horses - Stallions fighting-dominance behavior Summer Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Refuge, Montana, USA WH174
TOM-756 Mustang Wild Horses - Stallions fighting-dominance behavior Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Refuge, Montana, USA Equus caballus Summer Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal

Turkey - male parading before female turkey
ME-1522 Turkey - male parading before female turkey Meleagris gallopavo Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

ASIAN / INDIAN ELEPHANT - Trunk on back
JR-14 ASIAN / INDIAN ELEPHANT - Trunk on back Corbett National Park, india Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Crowned Crane / Japanese Crane Displaying Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8266 Red-crowned / Japanese / Manchurian CRANE - pair displaying in snow storm Hokkaido, Japan Grus japonensis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Kirghiz Courtship
Courtship custom of the Kirghiz people - the would-be groom rides in pursuit of his prospective bride who may not try so very hard to escape

Kitty Spies a Crinoline
Fashion conscious Kitty spies the new cage crinoline (skeleton skirt, steel slips or the Ladies expander ) which will jeopardize her courtship with the attentive Adolphus

Fairy Courtship / Doyle
A Fairy Prince pays court to a fairy, inviting her to share his crown

Lear / Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo /
THE COURTSHIP OF THE YONGHY- BONGHY-BO Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo woos the Lady with the milk-white Hens of Dorking

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Courtship is a beautiful dance of love and attraction that transcends species boundaries. From the enchanting sight of a little owl pair perched on a branch, engaging in courtship behavior in Spain, to the mesmerizing blue-footed booby courting pair on the South coast of Santa Cruz Island, courtship displays are truly captivating. Even in remote places like Albatross Island in South Georgia, Antarctica, wandering albatrosses perform elaborate courtship displays that leave us awestruck. And who can resist the heartwarming image of red-crowned cranes with their necks intertwined, displaying their affectionate bond amidst snowy landscapes in Hokkaido, Japan? On Skomer Island in Wales, Atlantic puffins engage in bill rubbing as part of their courtship rituals. The gentle touch between two Northern gannets beak-to-beak greets each other on Heligoland island off Schleswig-Holstein's coast in Germany. In Bavaria's winter wonderland, an alpha male European wolf shows his affection towards the pack leader - the alpha female - reminding us that even wild creatures understand love and devotion. Meanwhile, brown hares engage in playful boxing matches during February mornings in Oxfordshire. The ancient Caledonian pine forests of Scotland witness capercaillie males and hens displaying their vibrant plumage and intricate dances during leks – nature's grandest stage for courtship. Whether it's witnessing red-crowned cranes performing elegant courtship displays at Kushiro Shitsugen National Park or simply admiring mute swans engaged in romantic behaviors against a backdrop of misty waters at dawn near Cleveland UK; these moments remind us that courtship is not just reserved for humans but is an integral part of life across our diverse planet.