Monarchs of Spring at their finest!

JW · 02-29-2008, 08:17 PM

In the Misty Morning

[Slideshow - click this -http://www.flickr.com/photos/23405826@N08/sets/72157604014135162/show/
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These photos where given to me and I just need to share"¦"¦"¦
Off in the distance on a foggy spring morning the flock begins to assemble after they have flown down form their nightly roost.

We have Hens, Jakes and Toms all jockying for a dominant place.

Some feed while others are looking to for a mate.
But back in the corner the Dominant Toms appear and start to Strutt to hopefully attract a lady or two. The ritual of Spring has begun.

The Toms Srtutt (display their fans) to attract the ladies"¦

Hope you enjoyed them

JW

StruttinGobbler3 · 02-29-2008, 08:46 PM

wow jw those are some great pics....i need to start doing some more scouting lol

Arjuna · 02-29-2008, 08:59 PM

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

nick_bleuer76 · 02-29-2008, 09:02 PM

I cant wait till all this snow is gone, so I can go scout for birds.

stretch56 · 03-01-2008, 03:38 AM

nice pictures

ultimag · 03-01-2008, 06:41 AM

That second pic from the bottom looks like that one tom found a mate

JW · 03-01-2008, 07:11 AM

Sure did Ultimag - I wished the photos where a bit larger as it wold make it easier to see.....but is a new photo hosting site and I'll need to fix that.

The last series you can just see the Hen's head as she laid down so the Mr Tom could mate.

JW

JW · 03-01-2008, 07:37 AM

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doubleA · 03-01-2008, 08:34 AM

Very nice pictures JW......... and yes the dance has begun.

Los pavos en el viva de piedra de primavera!

Arrowmaster · 03-01-2008, 09:47 AM

Awesome pics JW...