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This is the first time I've seen these killdeers up close, and they were in a parking lot, as you can see the asphalt. Later when I read about them
I can see why they hang out in gravel or among pebbles to camouflage their eggs... Fascinating birds... enjoy...
more info:
The most widespread and familiar of the American plovers, the Killdeer is a common bird in farmyards,
fields, and parking lots. Although many species of birds pretend to have a broken wing to lure predators
from their nest, the Killdeer is the one most commonly seen performing this distraction display.
They migrate only to escape snow, returning in spring before most songbirds.
Killdeers are the ecologic equivalent of the lapwings of Europe. They eat beetles,
grasshoppers, dragonflies, and other insects.
The nest is a scrape in the ground lined with pebbles. The male makes several such nests, and the female
selects one of them. The eggs are four in number, grayish in color, with black marks. The parents take
turns incubating. Hatching takes place in 24 days. Both parents tend the chicks, which walk and feed
themselves soon after hatching. Intruders are lured away from the nesting area by a “broken wing”
distraction behavior, in which a parent bird limps or flutters along the ground, appearing to be injured.
Comments (28)
Digitaleagle
I've tried several times to get a good shot of these guys, no luck yet. This is a beautiful capture and great clarity, nice work!!!!
gunsan
Had to look up the word. Such a sweet bird, beautifully captured.
kayleenmichelle
nice capture... these guys are pretty quick too, not too quick for Akemi!! :)
sharky_
Sounds like a very intelligent bird to lure others away from their nest. Interesting feather patterns. Excellent.... Aloha
thevolunteer
Wow, what a great and exciting capture. So very clear and close details. Great job. Guess this bird was not as smart as you..... Aloha
keeneye
These guys are so fast Akemi, how did you get him to hold still??? Excellent catch!! With a beautiful red eye too!!! Very nice!!!!!!
kgb224
Excellent capture.Thank you for sharing the picture and information.
Cosine
Wow, how did you ever get one to stand still long enough to photograph it? They are such active birds. Great job, BTW.
vlaaitje
what a cute bird, I never saw this before....and thanks for your war words
bcrathburn
GREAT SHOT
silisto
Wow, what a beauty.. The rings around the neck are so interesting. Great Shot!
DAVER2112
Nice shot!! :)
BorisB
Excellent work!!
MrsRatbag
Wonderful shot!
Punaguy
We get their cousins here in Hawaii from Alaska during our winter months. They are not as colorful as these guys though, but just as fast. Nice job and great catch Akemi-san~ Aloha~
jccj56
Awesome Shot!!
awjay
superb shot
durleybeachbum
Superb!
Janiss
Awesome capture!
npauling
A beautiful capture of this nicely marked bird.
GBCalls
Cool shot! We used to see them along the river and also at the baseball field.
smillinfaces
lovely captured
kansas
An excellent up close shot. I love these birds. Got lots of them back here, but have never been able to get this close to them.
Cytisus
Beautiful capture and great info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ontar1
Beautiful bird, excellent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
marybelgium
so cute !
flora-crassella
very nice bird!!! Fantastic shot!
starone_angel
Very beautiful!