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Let’s have a love-in with nature! From boxing hares to barn owls preening, find out how our local animals are creating spectacular displays of pair-bonding.
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1. Chaffinches' mating habits
Different birds develop different habits during the breeding season. Yet one of the most common ways to attract a mate is by singing. Male chaffinches are especially good at that, starting their courtship in spring with a melodious song. Female chaffinches use the quality of the song to help them choose the 'fittest' male.