Amelia perched in the sun atop the cross of St Brigid's church on Avenue B. She had a full crop, indicating she had recently enjoyed a big meal.
![Amelia atop St Brigid's church](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7842/46570530984_bb9d6630ea_b.jpg)
Christo, who also displayed a bulging crop, suddenly swooped up behind her.
![Christo approaches Amelia](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7846/46570532184_085b593066_b.jpg)
![Christo approaches Amelia](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7912/46570533034_96ce4828a5_b.jpg)
He made an expert landing on her back.
![Christo approaches Amelia](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7818/46570533764_b99b7ab224_b.jpg)
![Christo and Amelia mating](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7902/46570534374_3d0b6359e9_b.jpg)
Mating lasted all of six seconds or so.
![Christo and Amelia mating](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7911/46570534964_97b238b247_b.jpg)
And then Christo was off in a flash.
![Amelia and Christo](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7899/46570535964_2677078e22_b.jpg)
The pair soared above the church a couple of times before heading east. This provided an opportunity to compare their appearance while in flight. Below is Christo. Note his golden brown head and white throat.
![Christo](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7823/46570537214_292321998c_b.jpg)
This is Amelia, who has a darker head and a brown throat.
![Amelia](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7877/46570537934_01528559af_b.jpg)
We are now counting down the days until eggs are laid, which should be in the next couple of weeks.
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