Killdeer

This species is very protective of their nests but they lay a clutch of 3-5 eggs in a slight dip on gravel roads. If you happen to drive or walk close by the Killdeer will fly at you scolding to warn you off. They are also very attractive in flight.

Canon 1D3 Canon 800mm 1/2000sec ISO 320 f/5.6 fullframe. Handheld from vehicle.

Critique Comments Advice most welcome.

Thanks for looking.

Nice shot.

Terri

Why is it called a killdeer, if that's not a silly question? Very nice focus on the eye.

I was shooting these on Saturday, They also play injured when something/body approaches the eggs,Its a pretty good images as these birds can be shy, The light looks a bit harsh and it looks like the back is sharper than the head so maybe some selective sharpening on the head may help, A lower angle would have helped but understand that this wasnt possible due to shooting from a car

Dave

David

That's an interesting question seems a rather strange name. I'll try and find out how it came by its name.
I've always thought that they look very similar to Little ringed Plovers. Head neck and back at least.

Dave although they are fairly common they are fast and skittish as you'll know stop and get out of the car and they are gone.

Nice shot Barry, nits covered, I too would be interested to know why it's called a Killdeer.

Andy...

David

Re: your question, "Why is it called a Killdeer"?

I passed the question on to a very good friend of mine and Avian expert of high standing. His immediate responce was the name is derived from the birds call which is Kill-deer-deer-deer. The same explanation has been given to me for other species too.

Cheers Barry

Andy...

David & Andy

My friend is a chap called Chuck Otte one of a number of life time birders and a proven expert in the field. (No pun intended)

Thanks Barry. you learn something new everyday on UKNP.