Penguin Watch Talk

two species sharing a nesting site?

  • WiltedLotus by WiltedLotus

    Is this unusual? I did a double take!

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  • gardenmaeve by gardenmaeve moderator

    Not at all. We have several multi species sites under observation. It isn't really so much sharing the same nesting site as it is two different species who nest in the general vicinity- some will wind up near the others. In this case, there are more Gentoos off to the side, just as there are other Adelies off camera. 😃 Discussed in the FAQs: FAQ - 4th AL: Breeding cycles, mating behavior, mixed colonies, site locations

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  • WiltedLotus by WiltedLotus

    Thanks! This is interesting and not what I expected. Thanks for replying and I hope that the classifying is helpful.

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  • gardenmaeve by gardenmaeve moderator

    You are quite welcome, @WiltedLotus . Your help is appreciated. Thanks for your interest in the penguins.

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