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Saturday, February 25, 2023

Saturday Critters #480

We went for a drive around Lake of the Lilies yesterday to see what wildlife I could photograph.
Things were pretty quiet, there were the usual suspects and then these five 
Killdeer
My bird book says they are present here year round, 
but I usually see them in much higher numbers during the summer and rarely during winter.
Killdeer have bold markings, long legs and big mouths...meaning they are quite noisy.
Long wings and a long tail give the standing bird a more elongated appearance. 
Sexes are similar.
Pictures from my "Birds of Eastern North America" book show them to be beautiful in flight.


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16 comments:

  1. eileeninmdFebruary 25, 2023 at 10:59 AM

    hello Debbie,

    The killdeer are so cute. I love your photos too, they are all adorable.
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  2. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥February 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM

    Debbie!
    This beautiful bird posed for your photos. They are perfect.
    Hugs and greetings.

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  3. carol l mckennaFebruary 25, 2023 at 2:30 PM

    Awesome photos of our feathered friends ~ Wow/!


    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  4. RedPatFebruary 25, 2023 at 4:56 PM

    I always love hearing them. Wonderful shots as usual. ;-)

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  5. Hena TayebFebruary 25, 2023 at 5:16 PM

    Such beautiful rings around his/her neck.

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  6. Shiju SugunanFebruary 25, 2023 at 8:28 PM

    What a lovely bird killdeer is. The bar throat makes it so attractive. Great shots!

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  7. CatherineFebruary 26, 2023 at 5:49 AM

    Very nice pictures! I love birds

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  8. Jim and Barb's AdventuresFebruary 26, 2023 at 8:26 AM

    I have found Killdeer fancinating from a young age. Love the way they try and lure predators away from their nests.

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  9. Rajani RehanaFebruary 26, 2023 at 9:06 AM

    Mind blowing pictures

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  10. Latane BartonFebruary 26, 2023 at 1:28 PM

    I just love killdeer! Their coloring, those bright eyes, their noisy nature. I don't see them often so you are lucky.

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  11. ConniecrafterFebruary 26, 2023 at 9:01 PM

    Oh I do love the killdeer, not sure what it is about them but I do like them :) and you have great pics of them too!

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  12. AngieFebruary 26, 2023 at 11:22 PM

    Terrific photos, Debbie! I always think Killdeer look like they are worried ... something about how the eye slants downward. Have a great week!

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  13. LindaFebruary 26, 2023 at 11:34 PM

    Excellent photos!

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 27, 2023 at 1:50 PM

    Another one I like even though I have been told that a lot of birders think they are ordinary. I never tire of them.

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  15. Lowcarb team memberFebruary 28, 2023 at 4:49 PM

    Fabulous set of photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  16. LeAnnFebruary 28, 2023 at 8:08 PM

    I always enjoy it when you share a few thoughts on the bird photos you take. I love the bold markings on the Killdeer. You are a fantastic Critter photographer. I still think you need to make a book.
    Blessings and hugs!

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