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:

  1. chicaJuly 10, 2015 at 7:21 AM

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

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  2. eileeninmdJuly 10, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    I love the cute killdeer! Great shots!

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  3. BlogorattiJuly 10, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Wonderful animal and lovely photos!

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  4. Gill - That British WomanJuly 10, 2015 at 7:40 AM

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

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  5. The CrankyJuly 10, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    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.

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  6. KathyJuly 10, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Good and caring parents!

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  7. Margaret Birding For PleasureJuly 10, 2015 at 9:02 AM

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

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  8. Mary HoneJuly 10, 2015 at 9:24 AM

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

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  9. LowellJuly 10, 2015 at 9:24 AM

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

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  10. TexWisGirlJuly 10, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    beautiful!!

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  11. MadSnapperJuly 10, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    she is one beautiful mama

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  12. Amy at love made my homeJuly 10, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Such beautiful photos of a beautiful bird! xx

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  13. SusanJuly 10, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    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?
    :)

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  14. VPJuly 10, 2015 at 10:20 AM

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

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  15. DarlaJuly 10, 2015 at 10:27 AM

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

    Darla

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  16. Linda W.July 10, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Great capture - a bird and a reflection!

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  17. RedPatJuly 10, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    She is sure keeping an eye on you, EG!

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  18. What Karen SeesJuly 10, 2015 at 11:19 AM

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

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  19. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJuly 10, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    The second photo is very well done.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 10, 2015 at 11:42 AM

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

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  21. William KendallJuly 10, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    She stands out so well.

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  22. StephanieJuly 10, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Awesome looking bird!

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  23. Sylvia KJuly 10, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    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!!

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  24. Susan AndersonJuly 10, 2015 at 12:33 PM

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


    =)

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  25. Coloring Outside the LinesJuly 10, 2015 at 12:47 PM

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

    Have a great weekend!

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  26. cieldequimperJuly 10, 2015 at 1:31 PM

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

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  27. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 10, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    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).

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  28. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©July 10, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    She was alert, though.

    The world needs more lerts!
    ~

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  29. GreenComotionJuly 10, 2015 at 3:55 PM

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

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  30. MontanagirlJuly 10, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Beautiful shots - I love the Killdeer.

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  31. SaunJuly 10, 2015 at 5:04 PM

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

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  32. 21 WitsJuly 10, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Just the cutest!

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  33. Jenn JilksJuly 10, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    How sweet is that!

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  34. JimJuly 10, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Great

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  35. CloudiaJuly 10, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    nice scene!








    ALOHA
    ComfortSpiral

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  36. AnonymousJuly 10, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    lovely reflections of the killdeer

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  37. RoseJuly 11, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    You have really gotten some wonderful images of them!

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  38. VieraJuly 11, 2015 at 1:30 AM

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

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  39. BasiaWJuly 11, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    Wonderful animal:-)

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  40. JeevanJuly 11, 2015 at 7:39 AM

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

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  41. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 11, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Gosh such striking markings, lovely reflections EG.

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  42. UnknownJuly 12, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    A very pretty bird. Lovely reflections.

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