The American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is a member of family Haematopodidae. They breed between April and July. and both parents will alternate incubating the eggs for 25 to 27 days. When born, the chicks are covered in tan down[and can run within 2 hours of hatching. [Chicks will fledge at about 35 days old but still rely on their parents for food as it takes up to 60 days for the beak to become strong enough to pry open mollusks. During this time, care of the chicks is evenly divided by the parents.
The common tern (Sterna hirundo) is a seabird in the family Laridae. They usually breed once a year in May or June. Incubation is by both sexes, although more often by the female, and lasts 21
