Rare Andean flamingos at Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in Slimbridge,England contain laid eggs for the first time in 15 years. The fresh York Times reports that this rare feat was likely caused by a recent European heat wave. The birds are inconsistent breeders and can depart years without nesting. 1999 was the final year that the reserve saw a successful breeding of the rare flamingos. The park has been encouraging the flock to nest, but the high temperatures had more of a desired effect according to Mark Roberts, and the reserve’s aviculture manager.“We’ve been encouraging the flock by helping them to build nests,” he said in the statement, “but there’s no doubt that the recent heat has had the desired effect.”Click here to continue and read more...
Source: inquisitr.com