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**Harryb** · Apr-30-2012, 05:39 PM #1

Hi Y'all,

The mating season for the GBHs at the Viera Wetlands is drawing to a close. Most of the GBH's formed their partnerships and had a successful season. Love was in the air

Except for this one male GBH

for some reason he decided that this one female was the gal for him. The fact that she had already mated up did not deter him. For 6 weeks or so he kept flying into her nest repeatedly throughout each day.

Her reactions to his advances were rather consistant

He kept on trying

The 231st try wasn't the charm

"feet don't fail me now"

Finally one day he was able to land in the nest however about 10 seconds later the mate arrived carrying a large stick

It was kind of reassuring to see someone having less luck than I did in HS.

PGM · Apr-30-2012, 05:58 PM #2

That is so hilarious! I really feel sorry for the guy. Wonderful photos as always. Best, Pam

Dick on Aruba · Apr-30-2012, 07:12 PM #3

Fantastic set Harry. He look really pissed in the second capture.

Fishead · May-01-2012, 12:42 AM #4

Very nice series!

MakeMeShutter · May-01-2012, 05:18 AM #5

I feel bad for him!
Wondering if this is where the phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick." came from?
In the first image, they almost form a heart with their necks and bills.
Great series!

**Harryb** · May-01-2012, 06:13 AM #6

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGM

That is so hilarious! I really feel sorry for the guy. Wonderful photos as always. Best, Pam

Thanks Pam, I've seen intruder males before but I have never seen one so persistant before. He put on a daily show 6-7 times a day for weeks. It was amazing to watch.

**Harryb** · May-01-2012, 03:45 PM #7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick on Aruba

Fantastic set Harry. He look really pissed in the second capture.

That's determination, misplaced but determined

Thanks Dick

NorthernFocus · May-01-2012, 08:00 PM #8

Great shots and commentary, Harry.

**Harryb** · May-03-2012, 01:17 AM #9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishead

Very nice series!

Thanks Allan

Dennis Kaczor · May-03-2012, 09:04 AM #10

Nice set of images Harry, looks like you had a very productive time.

**Harryb** · May-03-2012, 05:07 PM #11

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakeMeShutter

I feel bad for him!
Wondering if this is where the phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick." came from?
In the first image, they almost form a heart with their necks and bills.
Great series!

That heart shape is what led me to taking the capture. Thanks

**Harryb** · May-04-2012, 11:12 AM #12

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernFocus

Great shots and commentary, Harry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis Kaczor

Nice set of images Harry, looks like you had a very productive time.

Thanks very much. I'm glad you enjoyed them.

Besides providing some good photo ops it was just fascinating to watch. All the available females had been mated up but this guy's need to mate and reproduce was so great that he put himself in this unending loop of behavior that never resulted in the end he wanted. He only stopped when the eggs hatched.

carlogalliani · May-07-2012, 05:42 AM #13

very nice series

BigAl · May-07-2012, 06:31 AM #14

Lovely series Mr B, you certainly have not lost your ability to build a story!

Sent from my PMP5080B using Tapatalk 2

**Harryb** · May-09-2012, 08:53 AM #15

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlogalliani

very nice series

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl

Lovely series Mr B, you certainly have not lost your ability to build a story!

Sent from my PMP5080B using Tapatalk 2

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed them.

pinka · May-09-2012, 06:09 PM #16

simply beautiful, I love the 1st one almost forming a heart... but all are very beautiful

**Harryb** · May-10-2012, 06:58 PM #17

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinka

simply beautiful, I love the 1st one almost forming a heart... but all are very beautiful

Thank you.

Dennis Kaczor · May-13-2012, 10:29 AM #18

Nice set Harry, #2 for me.

dlplumer · May-14-2012, 03:49 PM #19

Crazy good, Harry

**Harryb** · May-14-2012, 07:34 PM #20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis Kaczor

Nice set Harry, #2 for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlplumer

Crazy good, Harry

Thanks very much Dan and Dennis.


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Apr-30-2012, 05:39 PM #1
Harryb ^OP old and lazy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 22,541	Obsession Hi Y'all, The mating season for the GBHs at the Viera Wetlands is drawing to a close. Most of the GBH's formed their partnerships and had a successful season. Love was in the air Except for this one male GBH for some reason he decided that this one female was the gal for him. The fact that she had already mated up did not deter him. For 6 weeks or so he kept flying into her nest repeatedly throughout each day. Her reactions to his advances were rather consistant He kept on trying The 231st try wasn't the charm "feet don't fail me now" Finally one day he was able to land in the nest however about 10 seconds later the mate arrived carrying a large stick It was kind of reassuring to see someone having less luck than I did in HS. __________________ Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"

Apr-30-2012, 05:58 PM #2
PGM Pam McI Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Avery Island, Louisiana Posts: 1,731	That is so hilarious! I really feel sorry for the guy. Wonderful photos as always. Best, Pam

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Dick on Aruba My name is Dick. So what? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aruba Posts: 3,480	Fantastic set Harry. He look really pissed in the second capture. __________________ "Nothing sharpens sight like envy." Thomas Fuller. SmugMug account. Website.

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May-01-2012, 08:00 PM #8
NorthernFocus Ignorance is truly bliss. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,347	Great shots and commentary, Harry. __________________ Dan My Photo Gallery:Northern Focus Photography I wish I was half the man that my dog thinks I am...

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Dennis Kaczor Major grins Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,176	Nice set Harry, #2 for me. __________________ Regards - Dennis Nikon D300S, D700, 14-24mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 300mm, 500mm ICUR Digital Photographers Natures-Den Photography

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dlplumer Major grins Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 7,793	Crazy good, Harry __________________ Dan http://dlplumer.smugmug.com/ Facebook Fan Page Blog Tucson Photographer