I've been a lover of nature and the outdoors for a long time, so this wasn't the first time that I've seen Killdeer eggs, or a Killdeer doing a broken wing display. It is however the first time that I've ever seen a Killdeer actually sitting on it's nest. It was just one of those lucky accidents, but I'm happy that I had my camera and was able to gets some video of it.
It's always amazed me that they are able to lay eggs on the ground and then be able to raise their babies without predators getting them most of the time. The broken wing display is something that they do to try to lure you away from their nests. The first time you see it, it's hard not to think that there is something "wrong" with the bird.
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@ltlbnsgarden4 years agoYou always find the cutest birds! And you take great shots of them! 1
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@davidpruitt39824 years agoI have seen this many times. Kildeer has always fascinated me. Thanks for the video jim. 1
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@gwynnfarrell18564 years agoWhen i lived out by the foothills near boise, idaho, there were kildeer that used the broken wing method to protect their nests. I felt honored when a. ...Expand3
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@greenthumbelina73314 years agoThank you, jim, for sharing this video! I love how these unique birds blend in so well with their surroundings. Several years ago, while i was out for. ...Expand1
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@scottfoss7164 years agoHave seen this before. Smart birds. Thanks jim. 1
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@michaelsimko76944 years agoI live in a shoreline city in the northeast that has a large shoreline park where killdeer are common. There' s a number of nesting sites that are used calls during the early morning twilight are almost like an alarm going off telling the gulls and other birds to get up. some might find killdeer to be annoying due to how noisy they can be, but i enjoy their calls and find their personality silly, cute, adorable, and charming. ...Expand1
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@debbietanton67984 years agoI love the killdeer! We watched some eggs and little ones several years ago. 1
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@arielcastillo26844 years agoAwesome video! I love it how you name such interesting facts in almost every video. They really fascinate me! Thank you so much for the video, they really help me absorb some peace in my busy life. 1
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@KIRALYW4 years agoWhat an interesting & delightful little bird, amp; you explained so much more about theirthan wikipedia did jim. What an unfortunate name it has. Wonder how it got that name, i cant see it taking deers down. thanks for sharing mate & i hope you are keeping well. I love it when you go walkabout in nature. ...Expand3
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@BobMelsimpleliving.4 years agoGood morning jim. Years ago one laid some eggs on the side of our gravel drive way. It didn' t work out and now i haven' t see one in several years. ...Expand1
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@shirleyk6234 years agoVery interesting. I' ve never heard of a killdeer bird, it is a fascinating species and intelligent. Thanks for sharing. Just thought i' d let you . ...Expand1
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@vickiperkins4764 years agoIve been lucky enough to see the display and be near a killdeer nest. It was awesome! Love gods creation! 2
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@duhaimap14 years agoUhmm, not sure i' ve ever seen that one before. Really cool though. 1
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