Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Killdeer


Astrid took these pictures of the Killdeer in our Meadow. Larry mowed around the eggs so they will have a chance to hatch. If you get near the nest, the Killdeer acts like she is injured and tries to get you to chase her leading you away from the nest.

2 comments:

patsy said...

richarde and me would chase them trying t0o catch them, you would swear they were about dead then all at once with a might whirl of the wings they would be gone.

patsy said...

batten down the hatches the hurricane, Helen, is coming you way today.