Friday, July 10, 2015

Puddle Reflections

 Killdeer standing in puddle #1 

This is Mama Killdeer also seen  here .  She was, I believe, on the opposite side of the puddle from  her baby. Doesn't she look calm? She's a very good actress.

 Killdeer standing in puddle #2

Still looking very calm.  Well, I hadn't gotten too close to her baby and she was fine with that. You can't see Dad, but he is putting on an even more convincing act, playing the "broken wing" trick. How interesting that he seemed more alarmed than Mama!

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42 comments:

chica said...

Linda ave e reflexos! Ótimo fim de semana! bjs, chica

eileeninmd said...

I love the cute killdeer! Great shots!

Blogoratti said...

Wonderful animal and lovely photos!

Gill - That British Woman said...

that's men for you such drama queens!!!

The Cranky said...

I laughed so hard at Gill's comment I had to clean my monitor!

Killdeer... they amuse and perplex me, especially their penchant for laying their eggs on gravel roads and drives.

Kathy said...

Good and caring parents!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Now Dad is the defence/action man while Mum keeps her cool. Both tactics are grat in protecting their young ones. Greaat shots.

Mary Hone said...

I love those. Watching the killdear is always so fun.

Lowell said...

She's quite attractive as well as being a good actress. Maybe she's got a chance at the movies?

TexWisGirl said...

beautiful!!

MadSnapper said...

she is one beautiful mama

Amy at love made my home said...

Such beautiful photos of a beautiful bird! xx

Susan said...

Beautiful bird, wonderful photos. Isn't that how is works even with humans, Mom's don't react as much as Dad's. She sensed that you weren't going to hurt her baby, you were showing the respect that made her watch you with real intent instead of panicking. Oh heck, what do I know?
:)

VP said...

I like both photos, but the second one is a masterpiece!

Darla said...

Great reflection and such a clear picture. I like the stripes.

Darla

Linda W. said...

Great capture - a bird and a reflection!

RedPat said...

She is sure keeping an eye on you, EG!

What Karen Sees said...

So cute, and nice that she posed so you could get a lovely shot of her.

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

The second photo is very well done.

Anonymous said...

I did not see nay this year. They are so sweet looking.
Love the coloring.

William Kendall said...

She stands out so well.

Stephanie said...

Awesome looking bird!

Sylvia K said...

Ah, that second shot is awesome indeed!! What a beauty she is!! I've never seen a Killdeer before! Thanks, as always, for sharing!! Hope you have a beautiful weekend!!

Susan Anderson said...

Great shot. I particularly like the colors in this one.


=)

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Pretty neat reflection- I had to laugh at Gill's comment, because it is so true. LOL!

Have a great weekend!

cieldequimper said...

They are pretty birds. Father's instincts must be underrated!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Pretty portraits. I always want to tell them that I wouldn't hurt their babies for anything. They go to so much unnecessary work (we see them here in Oregon quite often).

ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© said...

She was alert, though.

The world needs more lerts!
~

GreenComotion said...

Even with a name like that, a friendly bird for the deer and other mammals :)
Nice reflection, Tina!
Happy Weekend!!
Peace :)

Montanagirl said...

Beautiful shots - I love the Killdeer.

Saun said...

Thanks for visiting my blog . Love these pics great shots!

21 Wits said...

Just the cutest!

Jenn Jilks said...

How sweet is that!

Jim said...

Great

Cloudia said...

nice scene!








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Anonymous said...

lovely reflections of the killdeer

Rose said...

You have really gotten some wonderful images of them!

Viera said...

What a beautiful shots of the cute killdeer... Amazing moments

BasiaW said...

Wonderful animal:-)

Jeevan said...

Superb capture and focus on the bird and the reflection! Nice detail

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Gosh such striking markings, lovely reflections EG.

Unknown said...

A very pretty bird. Lovely reflections.

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