Today’s a big day for dads everywhere! Whether your plans include hanging out on the beach with family, grilling in the backyard, or doing absolutely nothing, we wish all dads a very happy and relaxing Father’s Day!
While bird dads don’t get a day off, they do deserve some recognition. Approximately 90% of bird dads take an active role in raising their young, from nest building, to feeding, to staying with them until they fledge and become independent. Which birds do it best? This article highlights several bird species and the roles they play as fathers, and all of these birds can be found on Seabrook Island so you may have seen this behavior first hand!
Let us know how many busy bird-fathers you’ve noticed this spring. And happy father’s day!
Photo Credit: Joleen Ardaiolo
Submitted by: Gina Sanders