Gay Flamingos

Here is a link to a fascinating story about Carlos and Fernando, two monogomous gay male flamingos at the Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. They have been together for five years, and rear 'foster chicks' by eggnapping from other couple's nests. At the normal time of year they both take on the male role in a man on man courtship ritual.

Now some people say that being gay is about jumping on band wagon, culturally conditioned, and totally unnatural. I wonder if the likes of Carlos and Fernando and the many other examples in the animal kingdom suggest to us otherwise? They're also not victimised by other birds, unlike gay humans! And of course, aside from demonstrating natural gay behaviour... it's kind of a cute story! I propose a toast to Carlos and Fernando and their future together.