Killdeer Theatrics
by E B Schmidt
Title
Killdeer Theatrics
Artist
E B Schmidt
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Photograph of killdeer putting on a theatrical display to protect the undisclosed location of their nest. (Harvey County, Kansas)
The Killdeer is my favorite of the plovers. It has a very distinct call, two stripes on the front chest and red eyes. I enjoy sitting and watching them as the run and then stop, run and then stop again. Killdeer are common throughout all the United States.
Killdeer nests are on the ground and very difficult to find. However, you will know when you are close to one. First comes the loud alarm calls, then the theatrics. They will move away from their nest and try to draw you to them with noises, feather displays and faking that they are injured. I encountered this pair while weeding my garden.
Image: © E. B. Schmidt. All Rights Reserved.
NOTE: The Fine Art America watermark appears on online copies only and not on the final product.
For more information about EB her photography, artwork or music please visit her website: www.ebschmidt.com
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June 4th, 2015
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