Yes. This is taken right were we live on the edge of the Allegheny River. This Killdeer was hopping along normally and when we approached, she pretended that she had an injured wing. This is a distraction technique in order to keep her nest safe. They are beautiful birds. Much to learn from them. Thank you Jodi.
Such a pretty Killdeer. I rejoice in their “kill-dee” call and their broken-wing ruse. I chuckle at their rock nests, almost invisible for their camouflage. A Killdeer egg, unhatched, sits dry and empty, but beautifully speckled, in my windowsill.
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Wow Sylvia – where did Wolfgang find this one? Is it around here? I’ve never seen this beauty! And your words….. I’m feeling them…. Hugs!
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Yes. This is taken right were we live on the edge of the Allegheny River. This Killdeer was hopping along normally and when we approached, she pretended that she had an injured wing. This is a distraction technique in order to keep her nest safe. They are beautiful birds. Much to learn from them. Thank you Jodi.
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Beauty grows from things & places that crack open
Seeds, for example…
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Yes.
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fantastic capture
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I will pass it on to my son Wolfgang. Thank you.
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Since my childhood, I have always been amused with how killdeer pretend to be wounded to lead people/predators away from their nests. –Curt
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It is really fascinating.
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Love this! ❤
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Thank you Eliza.
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Such a pretty Killdeer. I rejoice in their “kill-dee” call and their broken-wing ruse. I chuckle at their rock nests, almost invisible for their camouflage. A Killdeer egg, unhatched, sits dry and empty, but beautifully speckled, in my windowsill.
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Oh, I’ve never seen the eggs. Such a lucky find! I love the “kill-dee” call too.
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Pure and beautiful.
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Thank you.
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