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Old 01-25-2023, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ouicestmoi View Post
"Sandhill crane nests are built by both mates with grass, moss, and sticks. Females lay two eggs that incubate for 32 days. Both male and female participate in incubating the eggs (Nesbitt 1996). The offspring will begin traveling from the nest with their parents just 24-hours after hatching."
That is amazing that it only takes 32 days to hatch and they’re up and moving within a day!
I love watching these babies grow up… Thanks so much for Sharing your beautiful pictures!