Saturday, April 19, 2014

Killdeer nesting in the rocks



Killdeer are shorebirds often found around the edges of lakes and rivers. When they lay eggs, they simply make a hollow in the rocks as their nest, and rely on camouflage for protection. If a predator [or a photographer] gets too close, the birds will try to lead the intruder away from their eggs.

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