A Killdeer displaying a “broken-wing” to distract us from his mate’s nest. We stumbled upon him and after a couple photos, took a wide detour around the nest.
Tag: Killdeer
Phriday Photo – Killdeer Crossing
This Killdeer parent was discovered at Deer Run Forest Preserve and had four young chicks. The chicks mistakenly came out in the open, but were well protected by their aerial mom (or dad).