Courtship Collection (#15)

Greater prairie chickens, courtship display

Dusky grouse, courtship display

Canvasback flock, courtship flight

Male California quail calling

Merriams turkey close-up

Merriams turkey courtship display

The Chess Players, c. 1475 (tempera on wood)
3614020 The Chess Players, c.1475 (tempera on wood) by Verona, Liberale da (c.1445-c.1525); 34.9x41.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Panel from a cassone)

Couples ice-skating, c. 1650 (engraving)
2639758 Couples ice-skating, c.1650 (engraving) by Rollos, Peter I (fl.1619-39); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Le Centre de l amour)

A picnic, c. 1650 (engraving)
2639762 A picnic, c.1650 (engraving) by Rollos, Peter I (fl.1619-39); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Le Centre de l amour)

The Greek hetarius and courtesan Phryne (Phrynee) tried before the aeropagus for impiety, 19th century (engraving)
7203439 The Greek hetarius and courtesan Phryne (Phrynee) tried before the aeropagus for impiety, 19th century (engraving) by French School

Scene from a Novella, c. 1475 (tempera on wood)
3614006 Scene from a Novella, c.1475 (tempera on wood) by Verona, Liberale da (c.1445-c.1525); 33x41 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Panel from a cassone)

Two couples embrace, one while playing backgammon, c. 1650 (engraving)
2653566 Two couples embrace, one while playing backgammon, c.1650 (engraving) by Rollos, Peter I (fl.1619-39); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Le Centre de l amour)

Male Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) performing courtship display at lek, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. April

Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas)
BOU202941 Unwelcome Attentions, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Buss, Robert William (1804-75); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

The Jealous Parrot, 1919 (pochoir print)
781118 The Jealous Parrot, 1919 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Perroquet Jaloux Illustration from La Guirlande)

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Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) males and female in flight, South Padre Island, Cameron Co. Texas, USA Date: 29/11/2010

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USA, Alaska, Anchorage. Close-up of male and female moose nuzzle. Date: 26/06/2007

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Scotland, Highland cows courting and grooming. Date: 05/06/2003

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New Zealand, South Island, Arrowsmith Range. Kea (Nestor notabilis), two young adults displaying courtship behaviors. Date: 14/05/2005

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Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait. Courtship behavior Shy Albatross Date: 23/01/2007

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Indian Elephants courting, Corbett National Park, India Date: 03/05/2005

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) nesting on rocky outcrop in spring sunshine. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Gray-headed Albatross (Diomedea chrystoma) courtship display by nesting site in cliffs overlooking Elsehul Bay on cloudy morning Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Courtship display of Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) on Prion Island Date: 19/02/2005

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South Georgia, St. Andrews Bay. Couple of King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in snow storm. Head close-up Date: 11/09/2007

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South Georgia, Gold Harbour. King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) courting. Date: 11/09/2007

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South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia Island, Gold Bay. King penguins in courtship display. Date: 21/07/2004

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Africa, Kenya, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Adult Female Lioness (Panthera leo) fights with Male Lion during mating Date: 19/02/2005

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Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor), courtship march, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya. Date: 23/04/2005

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Grey-headed Kingfisher, Halcyon leucocephala in a courtship display, Masai Mara GR, Kenya, Africa. Date: 17/02/2005

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Grey-headed Kingfisher, Halcyon leucocephala in a courtship display, Masai Mara GR, Kenya, Africa. Date: 17/02/2005

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Male Ostrich displaying during mating ritual, Samburu National Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 05/02/2009

The Lover Heard, ca. 1785. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Lover Heard, ca. 1785

The Broken Fan, 1787-93. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Broken Fan, 1787-93

Valentine - Mechanical organ grinder, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical organ grinder, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical wreath, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical wreath, ca. 1875

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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.