The dance of the ruff
With its distinctive breeding habits, the ruff is a popular bird among most bird-watchers. It is to be seen in some distrintive places in West Jutland. In spring the males perform on the dancing grounds, flapping their wings to attract females before stiffening up and falling flat on their faces for the interested mates. Both the males and females may visit several dancing grounds and only the strongest males are permitted to mate. After mating, the female may move on to other breeding areas to hatch the eggs and raise the chicks alone. Experience the Ruff at following birding hotspots of West Jutland: Skjern Enge, Vejlerne.