Killdeer Mom

Gallery: AvianPosted April 25, 201496 views6 comments

D800 200-400mm @ 270mm tripod F8 1/1500

Couldn't help but notice this killdeer mom while walking the dogs this morning. I have witnessed this nest protection behavior before but never had the camera ready. Although I was standing no more than 4 feet from the eggs, it took me about 5 minutes to find them, thankfully I didn't step on them before seeing them

I apologize if the inset egg image violates a forum rule.

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6 comments

Comment posted by Rick Cloran on April 25, 2014 at 8:39 PM

Excellent exposure and detail. The classic broken wing act is captured well. Hopefully she didn't stay off the eggs too long.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 26, 2014 at 5:20 AM

Nice behavioral shot - the tail comes out outstanding here ! Well done, cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 26, 2014 at 2:24 PM

Nice detail and lighting here Bob

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on April 26, 2014 at 9:09 PM

Gorgeous tail and I always like to the circle around the eye -- very good behavior shot

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 27, 2014 at 8:53 PM

Great shot of the broken wing display, Bob. I love the light on the Killdeer. The only thing that I can think of to improve it might have been a lower angle, if it was available. That said, this angle put the bird pretty parallel to the focal plane, which helps keep her completely in focus.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 28, 2014 at 9:47 AM

This is a great presentation with inset, excellent behavioral image Bob.
Nice details, love the colorful back-side plumage on display..
Well done!!

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