December is courtship season for these birds that mate for life. Even though they act like a new couple (he seems a bit clueless at first) I believe these are the mated pair whom I call "Scruffy" and "Scruffette." They offered me a glimpse at their pair bonding rituals over the course of the month. From awkward advances to sideways glances; they slowly become more trusting. She dips her head down to request some grooming, and he obliges. The music is from my 2004 solo piano album "Open Window."
