Their characteristic long, hooked bill allows them to forage by probing in the ground for prey.
As our Chilean Flamingo chicks keep growing, they’re starting to forage on their own!
When flamingos forage, they wade on to shallow water, directly place their heads in it and step continuously in place. These birds are filter feeders and by consistently stepping on sediment, this movement can bring up crustaceans and brine shrimp for them to eat in the wild . Here they feed on specially made pellets, krill and bugs in their exhibit. It looks a little bit like a Charlie Brown dance!
Come visit us to see this natural behavior in person!
Help Great Salt Lake Audubon monitor how light conditions for migrating birds are changing! 🌃
Participate in a community science program in partnership with Utah Valley University and DarkSky Utah. Their goal is to find trends and fill data gaps, and they need assistance!
Volunteer Details:
⭐️Conduct two-hour surveys at night, four times per year.
⭐️No prior experience necessary.
⭐️Volunteers will work in pairs and will receive all necessary training.
For questions or more information, please email darkskies@greatsaltlakeaudubon.org!
Join us for a special 21+ Lightwalk event and learn about the Cardenalito/Red Siskin with a drink in hand at Tracy Aviary! 🥂
Ticket includes admission into Lightwalk and 1 drink ticket. Food and additional drink tickets will be available for purchase. Tickets available now on our website via the Events calendar! 🎟️
**Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend this event. Please bring your ID!**
With FREE daytime admission, discounts throughout the park and MORE, a Tracy Aviary membership is a great value!
