Courting Season Collection

Red-crowned Crane, Japanese Crane or Manchurian Crane -Grus Japonensis-, performing the mating dance, Kushiro-Shitsugen-Nationalpark, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

African Ostrich -Struthio camelus- performing a mating dance, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Common Eider -Somateria mollissima-, drake, showing off, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

A pair of Red-crowned Cranes, Japanese Cranes or Manchurian Cranes -Grus Japonensis-, during courtship, Kushiro-Shitsugen-Nationalpark, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Kingfishers -Alcedo atthis-, male passing little fish on to female, courtship feeding, Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Black-tailed Godwits -Limosa limosa-, displaying, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

Black Grouse -Lyrurus tetrix-, cock displaying, Tyrol, Austria

Western Capercaillie -Tetrao urogallus-, courtship display, Tyrol, Austria

Northern Shoveler -Anas clypeata-, displaying pair North Rhine Westphalia, Deuschland

Common Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, courting display in dune grass, Duinen van Texel National Park, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

Redshanks -Tringa totanus- during courtship, Rheine, Munsterland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Capercaillie or Western Capercaillie -Tetrao urogallus-, displaying, Tyrolean Oberland, Tyrol, Austria

Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, defence of territory, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, courtship, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, displaying in a maize field, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Moor frog -Rana arvalis-

Linnet -Carduelis cannabina-, female, right, begging male for food, courtship behavior, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

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Love is in the air as courting season begins for these majestic creatures. The Red-crowned Cranes, Japanese Cranes, or Manchurian Cranes of Kushiro-Shitsugen-Nationalpark in Hokkaido, Japan are enchanting spectators with their graceful mating dance. Meanwhile, Black-tailed Godwits on the West Frisian Islands in The Netherlands are putting on a vibrant display to attract their potential mates. In Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area, African Ostriches steal the show with their captivating mating dance. Their intricate moves and impressive feathers leave no doubt about their intentions. Over in Heligoland, Germany, male Common Eiders proudly flaunt their colorful plumage to impress females during courtship. Not far away in Warnsdorf, Ratekau of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, White Storks can be seen diligently building nests for future families. These dedicated birds understand that love requires a solid foundation. And speaking of love calls echoing through the air - it's impossible to miss the melodic sounds of Red-crowned Cranes serenading each other at Kushiro-Shitsugen-Nationalpark. Amidst this symphony of courtship rituals and displays lies a pair of Red-crowned Cranes deeply engaged in their own romantic affair. Their synchronized movements and tender moments speak volumes about their bond. But let us not forget the Kingfishers from Swabian Alb biosphere reserve in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany who take part in courtship feeding by passing little fish from male to female - an act that symbolizes care and devotion. As nature awakens with passion and desire during courting season across different corners of our world, we are reminded once again that love knows no boundaries.