Some Killdeer have been down at the lagoon all spring and today I saw what they were making such a noise about.
Those legs look as though they don't quite belong don't they? I guess he/she will grow into them in time.
That is the first baby kildeer I've seen! We have them, but never see the nests nor the fledglings. Thanks for a new experience, Kildale!
He is so cute! I've seen one nest but never any of the babies. I'm glad you were able to see him and get such a good picture.
When kildeer fly over, they call constantly. It's a high, piercing cry, impossible to mistake. When I hear it I start looking for the sharp-winged birds flying overhead.
They make the noise any time you are near their joungsters. I've taken a lot of pics of them as they run ahead of you, then fly on a little way and wait for you again. They just take you away from the young ones. These pics show how they look to see if you are coming and when they fly ahead.
There's a family across the street from us! I've been watching and waiting. Finally this little one made an appearance. I couldn't get any closer without getting in the neighbors yard.