Tuesday and Thursday are birds monitoring days.
There are a number of transects and set points through the Intendance wetland which need to be walked to count the species and number of birds.
Today, we have been very lucky to see three little moorhen chicks, not older than one month.
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is a common wetland bird. They are native in Seychelles. You can find a lot of different kinds of
Moorhen in Asia, Africa and Europe.
Moorhen in Asia, Africa and Europe.
Most of the times, each bird stays alone but during the nesting season the birds stay in couples to take care of their chicks. The female can lay 2 or 3 times per season, around 5 to 8 eggs. Often, they build their nest on the emerged vegetation or on the ground. When the chicks hatch, the parents both take care of their babies for one month. We could observe them walking on water lily leaves, feeding their babies.
Come to visit our Conservation center at the Banyan Tree and learn more about our wonderful birds!!!
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