I had heard that the pair of limpkins at Six-Mile Cypress Slough Preserve now had four chicks. Today I was fortunate to be able to observe this limpkin family. I understand that they had hatched about two weeks ago. Both parents were actively hunting for apple snails to feed their large brood.
I always especially enjoyed hearing this species call in the pre-dawn hour at Harns Marsh Preserve, Tom.
ReplyDeleteWe have three baby Limpkins at Hontoon Island State Park near Deland.
ReplyDelete6 baby Limpkins in the retention pond behind my house in Orlando---can only be 1 or 2 weeks old----but growing fast....I love watching them every day.
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