When I visit the San Diego Zoo, the first place I like to visit is the flamingo pond (right up front). In addition to the flamingos, there are many ducks, birds, and the Crested Screamers. I noticed one of these birds last week sitting on a nest. This week there were two, the one on the nest got up, checked out the eggs, then the second one got on the nest as they circled around the eggs, both checking them out, and finally, one settled in. The male and females both take turns on the nest. It was fun to see the change of guards! I'm hoping I'll be lucky enough to see the chicks when they hatch. They incubate the eggs for up to 45 days. I'm not sure how long they've been on the nest at this point, but will try & find out.
When I visit the San Diego Zoo, the first place I like to visit is the flamingo pond (right up front). In addition to the flamingos, there are many ducks, birds, and the Crested Screamers. I noticed one of these birds last week sitting on a nest. This week there were two, the one on the nest got up, checked out the eggs, then the second one got on the nest as they circled around the eggs, both checking them out, and finally, one settled in. The male and females both take turns on the nest. It was fun to see the change of guards! I'm hoping I'll be lucky enough to see the chicks when they hatch. They incubate the eggs for up to 45 days. I'm not sure how long they've been on the nest at this point, but will try & find out.
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