Continuation of the species: Killdeer

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6-23. I've tried to photograph Killdeer with little success. They always seem to scamper off. This one didn't. Can you see why?144 views

7-13. Finally. I was very lucky since the birds only stay on the nest until the babies can all run. About 2 hours after the hatc136 views

Proud parent. I feel very fortunate to have observed this. For a more articulate and complete explanation of this whole proces113 views

One of the parents got between me and the nest and apparently gave permission to one of the babies to run. Notice the one on the106 views

Killdeer chick pushes it's way under parent.104 views

I went back 2 hours later hoping to find 3 babies. No such luck. Notice how downy they have become. These birds are born precoci103 views

Rocks or Eggs97 views

I did go back to check progress of the nest and sadly discovered one of the eggs missing. Raccoon? 96 views

I went back later in the evening to try the shot in the shade. While there she went into her broken wing routine.92 views

The transition is complete.92 views

Defending90 views

He/she is now contented. The incubation period lasts 24-28 days. I'll check back in a week.87 views

Changing responsibility. Bird on left exits the nest. The other takes over. This is the only time I saw this.84 views

I began checking the nest daily. She's very committed.82 views

Parent protecting it's chicks.79 views

She did move a few feet away.........78 views

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