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American avocet mother and fledglings, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, 2015.
These American avocet (Recurvirostra americana) fledglings are learning from their mother how to feed in the wetland shallows. Their father is also helping rear the young. His job is to chase away other birds and animals from his family as they venture out into the world. This species lays light green speckled eggs right on the shore of the wetlands, with little to no nest material around the eggs. However, this simple nesting habit doesn't mean parents don't care for their eggs or offspring. In fact, both adult avocets will defend eggs and chicks with surprising ferocity, dive-bombing and loudly calling against intruders.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Code: GRSA
Title: Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
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06/16/2015
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Organization: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Address: 11999 Highway 150, Mosca, CO 81146
Address: 11999 Highway 150, Mosca, CO 81146
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