10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

In theory the eggs are laid, the adults share the incubation of the eggs for 28 days and then fluffy chicks emerge. There are other pairs that nest in rather obscure areas, but as soon as the eggs hatch they walk the chicks several kilometres to a better feeding area. If only it was that easy!

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Family Eggs 2007 2008 198

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2022

The birds are so busy, finding sticks, flying with sticks, fixing nests, tending to eggs in nests, preening feathers, touching bills, feeding chicks, refusing to feed chicks. Many birders left at the first drops, but I crowded with a few other birders under the shelter of the volunteer kiosk. It was amazing.

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Houston Texas Sanctuary Sparrows 233

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2023

I’m sure many of you have had similar experiences. I’m wondering as I write if you are shaking your head, uneasy that all these FACTS will interfere with your love of observing owls, an experience that easily borders on the mystical for some of us. But what do we know beyond these commonly seen and heard behaviors?

Owls 231

Owls Science Barn Owls Penguins 231

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2018

The Zoo episode focuses on two Pink Pigeon couples: The Stud and Serendipity, a male and female that the zoo people hope will mate and produce a viable egg, and Thelma and Louise, a same-sex pair-bonded couple who the zoo people hope will incubate the egg and nurture the chick. Because, Ms. On the WCS web page, Ms. Horses bolted.

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Mauritius Stud Zoos Eggs 103

10,000 Birds

APRIL 10, 2011

Females seem to be the only sex to sit on the eggs according to literature, but no research appears to have been done on the night time routine. Female Red-capped Plover on nest in jogging area Another nest was in the higher area behind where vehicles access the beach and despite the odds the eggs successfully hatched.

Eggs 167

Eggs Family Breeding Protection 167

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

In my experience here, the Wheatear arrive at the end of May to early June and quickly establish territories. Nests are usually made in a sheltered cleft in rocks. Anywhere from 3-8 very pale blue eggs are laid, incubated by both parents. Five nestlings crowd this nest, well back in a cleft in the rocks, sheltered and hidden.

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Africa Somalia North America Nigeria 209