Kildeer again

I went into our backyard on Tuesday. As DH warned me, we have another kildeer nest. No one was on the nest but I disturbed one of the nearby parents as I gingerly searched for the eggs.

I prompted quite a drama as the panicked bird attempted to draw me away from the nest zone.

The poor thing engaged in every kind of broken wing histrionics it could think of. I tried to be quick but was fascinated by the unfolding display.

Here is the next generation of kildeer that is coming to our garden. This little nest is likely a different family from the three that hatched last month. Kildeer generally have one brood per year unless they loose a clutch.

The eggs are surprisingly large compared to the size of the kildeer. They seem no smaller than a typical chicken egg.

5 thoughts on “Kildeer again”

  1. I always feel a little sorry for the birds who put in such an effort to distract our attention … when all the while they are telling us a nest is nearby.

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