House Finch Feeding/Mating Ritual

[gjtoth]

A couple of weeks ago, I saw posted on another forum a shot or two with a pair of blue jays (I think) in a ritual feeding. I had seen Northern cardinals do this but was never quick enough to catch them. Today, I witnessed house finches doing it! But, the thing here is: there was one male feeding perhaps 6-7 females. When the male was focusing his attention on one particular female, the other females would feed themselves! These aren't the best of shots because, as usual, I got all excited and didn't check the settings. But, I found it really interesting. I hope you do as well.

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