Image: Rio Safari Elche.
The flamingos at Rio Safari Elche have started building and settling into nests for the first time.
The group’s ages range from five and a half to six and a half years, which is when this species reaches sexual maturity and begins to display nesting behaviours.
Mounds of dirt were created by the caretakers at Rio Safari and placed in areas of the facility that aren’t frequently disturbed by daily activities, like near the feeders, which are cleaned every day. These mounds are regularly watered, but not flooded, providing a suitable environment for the flamingos to engage with them.
Throughout this month, the flamingos have been observed bringing twigs to their nests and perching on top of them.
The park confirmed that: “While it’s unlikely they will lay eggs this season, it’s encouraging to see these natural behaviours developing for the first time.”
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