White Stork-Two adult birds in courtship display showing the ritualistic throwing back of head, shown on bell tower roof top nest site-Manzanares el Real-Spain

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White Stork-Two adult birds in courtship display showing the ritualistic throwing back of head, shown on bell tower roof top nest site-Manzanares el Real-Spain

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White Stork - Two adult birds in courtship display
Manzanares el Real, Spain
Ciconia ciconia
Showing the ritualistic throwing back of head, shown on bell tower roof top nest site,
Roy Glen
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Bonding Couples Courtship Display Displaying Displays Four Roof Rooftop Stork Storks Urban Wildlife At Nest Pairing Pairs

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by Roy Glen, we witness a truly enchanting moment between two adult white storks as they engage in an elaborate courtship display atop a bell tower roof nest site in Manzanares el Real, Spain. With their elegant wings spread wide and heads thrown back dramatically, these lovebirds are showing off their finest moves to win each other's hearts. As if choreographed by nature itself, the graceful pair showcases their affectionate bonding ritual for all to see. Against the backdrop of an urban landscape, these magnificent birds bring a touch of wild wonder to our concrete jungles. With nests perched high above on rooftops, these European storks have found a way to adapt and thrive amidst human habitation. Their presence reminds us that even within bustling cities, wildlife can find its place and add beauty to our surroundings. Let this charming image serve as a reminder that love knows no bounds – not even for feathered creatures! So next time you spot a rooftop nest or hear the gentle clattering of beaks overhead, take a moment to appreciate the magical courtship dances happening right before your eyes. After all, who said romance was only reserved for humans?

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