'Egg'ception - Lincoln Park Zoo Poem by Ima Ryma

Plover parents, Monty and Rose,
Got so busy with hatchlings that
Leaving an egg unhatched they chose
At their Montrose Beach habitat.
To the rescue, Lincoln Park Zoo
Incubated behind the scenes,
And did hatch a healthy chick new
By human intervention means.
Back to Monty's and Rose's nest
The chick was taken and placed there,
And watched and hoping for the best,
The plovers quickly began care.

Reproduction can often fail.
A happy ending to this tale.