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Texas Bird Family

Katy, TX, USA

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I was walking near the trees at a park looking for early Northern Mockingbird nests when I saw a Killdeer not flying away and calling while making the broken wing display. I took a step closer and the Killdeer called very loudly and I saw a Killdeer nest with a single egg. I took a few quick photos and then left as to not disturb her.

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First Nest Of The Season–Killdeer Nest

Female Killdeer making broken wing display while calling. This one was defending her nest more than the other Killdeer nests I've seen. I made my visit very brief so as to not disturb her.

6 responses to “First Nest of The Season–Killdeer Nest”

  1. Caleb Koser says:

    Our first nest of the season is the bluebird pair in the box. I checked around 6 PM EDT, 3.14.23 and had some nest materials in the box.

  2. Lynette Weems says:

    I live in Pensacola, Florida and we had one at the cemetery on Mother’s Day sitting on 4 beautiful eggs. Wish I could add a picture and video

  3. Marianna McCoy says:

    Just spotted a Kildeer in Interlochen,Michigan

  4. Kristi Miller says:

    Saw a Killdeer nest in Pelham Alabama at a wedding venue. My very first encounter. Four beautiful eggs and a momma leading us away with her fake injury! Gotta love nature!

  5. dayna says:

    found a nest in spokane washington near a football field

  6. Tiffany says:

    I have a killdeer nest in my driveway on the side first one of the season in honor Michigan

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