Perfect timing for this picture. Ruff lekking is in full swing with their stunning display garnering a lot of attention (not only from ruff females). Unfortunately, ruffs have gone missing from many places across Europe as their breeding habitat, coastal meadows, are vanishing.
Clemens Küpper
#pictureofthemonth: Ruffs in their natural environment in Finland. Their complex courtship provides fascinating insights into the dynamic changes of cooperation and competition.
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📸 Simon Vandepitte
