Raven and Eagle Mating Rituals
Birds of prey have the most famous and recognizable of flight rituals, also known as is the
"cartwheel courtship flight," in which two birds will fly up
high, lock talons and then get into a cartwheel spin as they fall toward the
ground, breaking apart at the last minute. And in some cases they
actually hit the ground, A courting pair may also engage in a chase display, where they will chase each other before locking talons and doing aerial rolls.
Eagle mating ritual called "Death Spiral" |
Two entangled eagles. Sometimes "Death Spiral" results in injury and death |
It should be noted, however, that non-breeding bald eagles and ravens may engage in this behavior antagonistically, as a kind of ritualistic battle.
Honestly I think they are just having fun. Once mated , raven pairs will nest together for life.
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Back to Acapulco Bay
It is perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly, let’s fly,
Pack up, let's fly away"
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