I saw the parent running around the back field and thought there might be a nest with eggs near by. Wanted to see if the adult would do the in distress hurt wing dance. Then I saw this chick, snapped a few shots and left to not disturb them and bring unwanted attention to them.
"Killdeer chicks hatch with a full coat of buffy down feathers and a single black breast band. They can walk out of the nest as soon as their feathers dry." -allaboutbirds.org
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They actually brought them back a few weeks ago but I was to busy to go look at them. If you can watch on a bigger screen you can see how fast they fly off on the wider shots. I just thought it was pretty cool. 🙂
Last time we only had 6 pallets here and they brought 9 this time. They will be here for the spring and some summer then off to Cali for the almond crops.
This is a little sunrise shot I took of my backyard and lean-to barn. I am an amature photographer mainly of birds and wildlife. I am here to share my photography and I hope you join me in my adventure.
I wonder if this Lil Lady Kestrel is same one that comes back every year. No matter, I still enjoy their visits.
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