I dropped in at the Dollar Store yesterday and couldn't resist this cute tea towel. I warned my guys not to dry their hands on it. haha
Here's some information that I found on the 'net about birds that mate for life, in this case it was mostly about Eagles. With Valentine's Day and Love in the air even birds are affected. We think.
Spring marks the beginning of mating season for many wildlife species with many seeking their mate – and for some bird species, it’s a lifelong choice. Birds like the bald eagle, barn owl, Canada goose and trumpeter swan all seek a partner for the long haul.
Bald eagles, which live up to 20 years, grow old together – returning to the same nest site year after year – building impressive, massive nests deep and wide enough to fit the large adult birds and growing eaglets. The ever-growing nest is a symbol of their strong partnership.
Watching an eagle courtship display is equal parts awe-inspiring and nerve-wracking. To impress each other, the male and female soar high into the air, then engage in a stunning display of locking talons and spiraling dramatically toward the ground. Sometimes, this can even result in injury.
“This may have been the case for one bald eagle that was admitted to Wild ARC. We’re not sure if they were in a territory dispute with a rival, or a courtship display with a potential mate, but their injuries were consistent with a crash landing,” the agency said.
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I didn't know this about eagles. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou find the most intriguing information. Thanks for sharing! I did know that eagles mate for life, but I didn't know anything about their courtship. I guess that puts the relationship to the test early! Cute Cupid towel! Jeanna
ReplyDeleteI didn’t know that about eagles, but I do about geese. The grounds around the office building where I used to work was home to a LOT of Canadian geese. They nested there year after year and were ferocious around that time! Now and then, we would see one alone who, we assumed, had lost his or her mate.
ReplyDeleteLove the tea towel. Our local men's shed has scheduled a workshop for Valentine's day-obviously not thinking. Fortunately I have something to go to or I would be a little ticked to be left on my own for the better part of the day. Susan from the upper Sunshine Coast.
ReplyDeleteYour tea towel is lovely! Fascinating information about eagles, thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCute towel I try to stay out of the dolla store I spend way more than I should because I think it's only a dollar. But very cute.
ReplyDeleteCathy
I wonder how many birds are in sanctuaries right now, pining for their mate...kinda sad to think that grief would affect birds who we often don't think of as having feelings. Makes we wonder.
ReplyDeleteThe info about the eagles was very interesting. I love your towel, perfect for the season.
ReplyDeleteThat tea towel is cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing details about the eagles.
All the best Jan
Didn't know about the eagles courtship display. What an amazing thing it must be to witness.
ReplyDeleteaww....love your new pretty cupid towel! I knew about Canada Geese mating for life, didn't know about the Eagles. How interesting. Hope they can survive their courtship! diane in northern wis
ReplyDeleteLarry remembers warnings like that for about 2 seconds, then he's wiping up spilled coffee with it,sigh. He spills coffee everywhere but woe beside me if i say anything about it. That's complaining, in his book
ReplyDeleteHumans could learn a lot from birds in their relationships!
ReplyDeleteLove your new dishtowel. I have one on my oven year round that changes with the season's that people know is "hands off"! :-)
ReplyDeleteWe used to watch the eagles that nested right over our camper in Washington year after year. It was so much fun to watch the eaglets grow and leave the nest.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
The birds are wonderful! They are like teachers. Animals and nature are our brothers and sisters.
ReplyDeleteLovely tea tovel!
Did not know about eagles. We don’t have them in France but this is “The” most popular bird in here.
ReplyDeleteI am sure enjoying the vintage Valentine images you've been posting! They bring back childhood memories. -Sheila
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting post. We have a lot of doves here and I've heard that they also mate for life. So when I see one sitting all alone it makes we a little bit sad, I feel like we share in our grief.
ReplyDeleteI have some kitchen towels that people are warned about, too. lol Lovely information about the mating of birds.
ReplyDeleteInteresting about Eagles! Cute towel 🥰
ReplyDeleteWe have a bald eagle nest not far from our farm. One of the eagles flies around here on occasion. Always love seeing them!
ReplyDeleteSo interesting to learn about birds and their behavior. We once came across sandhill cranes in their mating dance and felt privileged to have been at the right place at the right time! Love your new tea towel!
ReplyDeleteEllabie
Even nature knows male/female. What are humans missing?
ReplyDeleteGod has made everything perfect in his design. I thought I heard birds this morning, so beautiful as we approach spring.
Cute towel. Don't think I'd let people use it either. Just keep it for decoration year to year. Interesting about the Eagles. I knew they returned , and mated for life; but didn't know about the dangerous show off moves.
ReplyDeleteI also have always had an interest in animals that mate for life. A pair of house finches that are regulars at the bird feeder are always together. Now, I am wondering if they mate for life.
ReplyDeleteI always find it remarkable how certain birds mate for life. The devotion of bald eagles returning to the same nest year after year is a powerful picture of faithfulness. Even their dramatic courtship displays show a kind of bold commitment.
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