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THE BATTLES OF THE CAPERCAILLIE COCKS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF THE HENS

from Nature Resounds vol 13 - In The Courtship Arena of The Western Capercaillie by Lauri Hallikainen IPN :10211435

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26.04.2011, 04.30, North Savo 2’33". The spring weather determines almost entirely the time when the hens will arrive at the courtship arena. In 2011, spring arrived early and the warm weather quickly melted the snow. This is the reason that the hens had been able to seek out early a favourable nesting spot in the season. When a good spot has been found and a hollow dug into the ground where the eggs can be laid, the nest will be made comfortable by filling it with leaves, moss and ferns. Only then are the hens ready to leave for the courtship arena. In the spring of 2011, the hens arrived at the arena one week earlier than normal. The cocks had also anticipated this early spring and were ready when the critical day arrived. The climax of the courting ritual was starting, when the cocks would do battle for the leadership and the hens would arrive ready to find the correct mate. The whole forest resounds with the sounds of the battling cocks as they strike each other with their wings. At the same time you can hear the movements and clucking sound of the hens as they try to attract the attentions of the strongest cock. European Robin, Mistle Thrush, Common Crane, Song Thrush, Eurasian Curlew, Fieldfare.

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Lauri Hallikainen IPN :10211435 Kuopio, Finland

I live in Eastern Finland, in an area which contains a large number of quiet sites, perfect for recording nature. I've been making nature recordings for over 20 years.

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