The nest is constructed by the female alone although the male may fly alongside her.

The males fly during the day from the second half of June to early August.

When trying to court a female, males fly with their wings and tails spread.

The juvenile flees into a forest where the adult male cannot fly.

Adult males fly high around trees rarely descending to the ground.

The males fly into things looking for the females.

The male will fly about, gather material, and bring it to her.

His wings are fully developed and adult males can fly normally.

The males fly swiftly but do not have the ability to sustain themselves in the air for long periods.

The males generally fly high up, often around a selected tree, where they can be seen settling now and then well out of reach.