Spring is in the air

or at least the birds are doing it like it is. As part of being an Osprey Monitor -- I've seen them copulate, often over the past two years. This past summer I witnessed a Willet Whoppie session at Quonnie. Today I was treated to two species mating. I got some very bad photos of it (or just after), but I think worth sharing nonetheless. I'm thinking of starting a new list -- Species I have seen mate. I suspect this is just the beginning.

Male Osprey approaches for mating

Willets mating

Male Common Goldeneye restraining his mate

Male Common Goldeneye indicating he's looking to mate