Birders: Killdeer Nests
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They are one of the most unique ground nests in the bird world. I found my first one of the year Tuesday. While walking I flushed a female off of her new nest with four eggs. I backed way off for several minutes and waited for her return and took a few quick photos and one video with the long telephoto lens. If the eggs haven't fallen victim to predation, I hope to get some quick close-up shots of the nest today. Jonathan VIDEO https://flic.kr/p/LqTfbA
Camera Gear: Canon EOS 7D-MK-II, Canon EF-S 10-22mm, EF 28-135mm, EF 100-400mm and EF 400mm lenses.
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Re: Birders: Killdeer Nests
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06/30/18 06:23 AM
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Very camoflaged...they are cool birds!
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Re: Birders: Killdeer Nests
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WOW! That is a great picture.
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Re: Birders: Killdeer Nests
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06/30/18 07:41 AM
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Been chasing babies around here. Trying not to run over them. Not sure I could though. They are fast.
I can hear them all night long. Something usually bumps them up at night.
Will my toes ever warm up?
I'm Gonna die with my boots on.
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Re: Birders: Killdeer Nests
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06/30/18 08:34 AM
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They sure do have some weirdly shaped eggs. They are tapered down to a point at the bottom and are arranged so they fit neatly in the nest with all points down and together.
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Re: Birders: Killdeer Nests
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06/30/18 08:59 AM
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Its neat the way they try and draw you away from the nest. My niece claimed they had a bird with a broken wing in the field beside the house. She couldn't catch it to help it.
Will my toes ever warm up?
I'm Gonna die with my boots on.
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Re: Birders: Killdeer Nests
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06/30/18 11:27 AM
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They are ground nesting birds, that prefer Gravel beds near water. Around here, they will nest on the flat roofs industrial parks that have the old gravel on rubber roofs, that will hold water puddles after a rain. I see them frequently along Railroad spur line tracks while running my Beagles.
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Re: Birders: Killdeer Nests
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07/01/18 03:37 PM
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Jonathan
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That nest is 40 miles from home! I thought I eyeball-marked the location with the female right on the nest decent enough, but when I went back yesterday to photograph the eggs, a pair was feeding 15+ yards away from where I thought I "marked" the nest. It was hot and humid - 95*F. When I got out of the Jeep both adults flew off. I hunted the location for about half an hour and couldn't find it. So, I figured they may have hatched, or got snapped up by a predator. I went back real early this morning, and there she was. Walla! Took a few close-up photos and video, and was close enough to touch her beak. I turned the audio on for the video so you can hear the defense peeping. Jonathan VIDEO https://flic.kr/p/27BVNVE
Camera Gear: Canon EOS 7D-MK-II, Canon EF-S 10-22mm, EF 28-135mm, EF 100-400mm and EF 400mm lenses.
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Re: Birders: Killdeer Nests
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07/01/18 03:43 PM
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Wow, Jonathan, I dont think anyone has ever been able to get that close as you did.
When I rode horses in Ocala , Fla. , the roadsides were all that small gravel , and the KIlldeer would make their nests in that gravel , just as yours has.
I would always worry in the nesting season then, and would do my best to stay out of those gravel spots when Id see them nearby.
Great captures ! Would be great if you can catch the wee ones when they hatch !
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