Saturday, April 25, 2009

Killdeer/ Camera Critters

Looking for a place to lay eggs?

Believe it or not, killdeer nest in the middle of a lawn or even on gravel. Their spotted eggs look a lot like rocks so are well camouflaged.

Some kind of mating ritual?

Early one morning I heard a racket across the street, several killdeer making a big commotion. So, of course, I grabbed my camera and moved in on them. They were so engrossed with whatever they were doing (it wasn't that clear to me) that I was able to move in fairly close. Then I got too close and....


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21 comments:

  1. cieldequimperApril 25, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    These are lovely little birds, I didn't know them! The second shot is great!

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  2. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 25, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Beautiful EG... I wish we had Kildeer here. I"ve never seen one in person. Gorgeous birds--and photos.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  3. RoseApril 25, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Did you see Neal's pictures of the baby killdeer we seen while he was down here?

    I wish they didn't nest where they do...Neal also spotted a nest that was actually in the edge of the road. I think it has since been run over cause I have been out there and the killdeer are not there any more.

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  4. MinieApril 25, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    wow you were able to capture a bird so cute and beautiful.

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  5. ShammickiteApril 25, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    A few years ago we came across an injured killdeer, took it home and it recobered in our basement, then we let it go.

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  6. B SQUAREDApril 25, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Never seen these. Love their stripes. Very unique.

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  7. Jenn JilksApril 25, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Aren't they precious? Back when I lived in North Gower, we had one that built a nest in the church parking lot! We built protection around it. It didn't seem to bother her!!!

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  8. Small City ScenesApril 25, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Kildeer are a sure sign of spring to me. And they do lay their eggs in the strangest places. Sometimes they lay them in the pasture and I am amazed that the horses don't step on them.
    Neat shots. MB

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  9. AnonymousApril 25, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    That's a new one to me! Handsome things, aren't they?

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  10. That is the chickenApril 25, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Fascinating shots. I especially like the flying kildeer...do you know where the name comes from? I have always wondered.

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  11. JudyApril 25, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Great close ups! I can even see the individual feathers. We have some here close by. I love to hear their call.

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  12. LowellApril 25, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Super shots. It seems everyone can get good bird shots except me. I'm jealous!

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  13. DrowseyMonkey-PhotosApril 25, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Hmmm...perhaps the were flirting :) Excellent photos

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  14. DianneApril 25, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    I've never seen killdeer before today, yours is the 2nd post about them

    they're beautiful

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  15. IndraniApril 25, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    We don't get to see them more often here. You have good shots.

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  16. i beatiApril 26, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    excellent look at a favorite the killdeer - also love the quail with its family Sandy

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  17. PERBSApril 26, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Great catch! I have never seen them before and they look very pretty/artistic or whatever you call it when they are attractive creatures.

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  18. UnknownApril 26, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Somebody else had some Killdeer photos as well. They are a bird that I've never seen before...

    I love the markings on the birds..

    Great photos..

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  19. Adrienne ZwartApril 27, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Great photo!

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  20. storytellerApril 27, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Thanks for sharing these little birds.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  21. Misty DawnSApril 28, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Great captures. They always 'lecture' me as I walk down the road.

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