Great Lakes region, USA. June 2026.
I was getting out of my car at an Aldi and heard the distinct call of the killdeer across the street. I happened to see an adult killdeer chilling by a manmade pond and luckily had my camera handy. I walked over and noticed it had a brood of three chicks. I didn't want to get too close and disturb them as this was all next to a highway with a lot of traffic.
8 Comments
pomegranatefern@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 63d
Man, you really see how effective their camouflage is in the first pic. It took me forever to spot them all.
dragnucs@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 62d
Very hard to spot. I had to look closer to see the second one. Actually I came to comment they are hard to see.
Edit: 3 not 2,just found third one 🤣
Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 63d
I agree. I was only expecting to see the adult until I got close and they started moving. I didn't want to startle them too much so I backed off.
quill7513@anarchist.nexus · 2 pts · 63d
i name them… Madrigal, Haven, and Hammerin' Hank
Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 62d
I like it.
quill7513@anarchist.nexus · 2 pts · 62d
i don't know why i decided to make part of this account persona naming birds, but i have a schtick to maintain at this point
uhmbah@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 62d
Great shots. Thank you
Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 62d
Thank you. I love taking them.