Day-old killdeer chick

[squirl033]

Went down to my "bird park" this afternoon to check on the killdeer nest, and was hugely surprised and thrilled to find they'd just hatched yesterday, and all 4 chicks were foraging with their parents in the area around the nest. I shot over 250 photos! Near the end of the session, a crow tried to snatch one of the chicks, but the parents immediately mobbed the crow as the chicks ran of in 4 different directions. One of them scurried toward where I was standing, and came within 10-12 feet, where I got these shots. Talk about a golden opportunity!!

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

Great set

 

[WesternGuy]

Very nice .

WesternGuy

 

[BrentC]

Very Nice. The dandelion in #2 shows how small they are.

 

[fishing4sanity]

Great photos, I love watching those long-legged puff balls.

 

[baturn]

Wow! Great catch.

 

[birdbonkers84]

Lovely set, they are so cute!


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[squirl033]

Thanks, guys! Given how quickly they leave the nest and take off with their parents, I was very lucky to see them...