Nesting Season 2020
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Please credit all photographs: © FoCLB 2020
June 14, 2020
This new Killdeer nest, discovered about a week ago, is almost the same spot as the first nest. At that time it had four eggs, one of which was broken.
May 24, 2020
At eleven days old, both are still doing well. Smart birds, they are rarely in the open, unless they are moving from cover to cover, so it's hard to focus on them.
May 22, 2020
These two Killdeer chicks are healthy and alert in their nest area, where they hatched nine days ago.
May 19, 2020
Many days this pair of Brewer's blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) share the nesting site with the Killdeer. The Killdeer do not attack them, but do keep a close eye on them.
May 15, 2020
Two and a half day old chicks explore their world under the attentive, watchful eyes of momma Killdeer. Can you spot the one chick nicely camouflaged in the sand?
May 14, 2020
Peekaboo. Find the Killdeer nestled amongst the plants! It appears to be doing the broken wing act, which is interesting since the nest was abandoned earlier. Maybe this parent was making sure the two fledged chicks were not spotted. They appear to be doing fine and have been spotted every day since the nest was abandoned, the last time being May 18th.
May 13, 2020
Newly hatched chicks. Perfectly camouflaged.
May 11, 2020
Just days away from the Killdeer chicks hatching, the parent keeps an eye on the photographer.
April 28, 2020
Keith reports: This Killdeer is more timid than previous ones that I have seen nesting out there, so I don't get too close. Picture taken at 4:55 pm.
April 25, 2020
Keith reports: Notice how many pieces of gravel the male used to make the nest. A neighbor discovered the eggs and used bamboo to make a cordon.
March 8 - 11, 2020
This Killdeer pair are frequenting the traditional bird nesting site on the the sandy beach. On March 11, they mated at 4:00 pm.
March 6, 2020
Looks like Canada Geese are also attracted to the vegetation of the bird nesting area, maybe considering it for a nest?
March 5, 2020
This afternoon we see a Killdeer pair settling in at the bird nesting area site.