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Posted by Lee (Fort Frances Ontario, Canada) on 31 May 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Here is a shot of a mother Killdeer. If you look closely you will see three little chicks. Two are about to crawl under her. The third is quickly coming to do the same. There was four. One is already under her.
I tried to relocate myself to get some better shots, but she would not stay sitting. She would get up and leave her young. The sun was setting and it was cool. So I settled for this shot.
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Christel from Köln, Germany
Hi Lee,
I know this bird is not. I admire you in such circumstances, a beautiful recording of this situation. It is a beautiful picture has become.
Love greetings Christel
31 May 2009 5:43am
@Christel: Thnak you Christel.
@Zing: Thank you.
Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland
Again wonderful shot!!! I admire Your bird shots!!!!
31 May 2009 8:57am
@Hidalgo: Thank you.
@jamesy: Thank you.
@amirreza: Thank you
@Veronelle: Many Thanks.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you.
@Baby Sis: It is still cool at night. I imagine they not only wanted protection, but also needed warmth.
Kerri from Blacksburg, United States
What a sweet shot! I LOVE to see mommies and babies!
31 May 2009 11:56am
@Kerri: Thank you Kerri.
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
What a wonderful story here, Lee...One that all of us moms can relate to and enjoy!
31 May 2009 12:48pm
@Tracy: Thank you Tracy.
mohkum from Muscat, Oman
Wonderful shot! Happy that you took extra care not to disturb them!
31 May 2009 1:40pm
@mohkum: Thanks Mohkum. I believe in leving them be the way I found them. I have always tried not to disturb or disrupt.
Don from spokane, United States
A fine nature shot of this mother taking care of the young. A remarkable shot considering how "flighty" mothers can be.
31 May 2009 1:59pm
@Don: Thanks Don. She would get up and leave the young to themselves. I could not get a face on shot.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
They love their mommy, and she's trying to get to a good spot for them, would make a lovely image for a child's book :)
31 May 2009 2:08pm
@Lorraine: Thank you Lorraine. That is a great compliment.
@Eleftheria: Thank you
Loner from Wörgl, Austria
A beautiful bird and I would like to see him in nature !
31 May 2009 3:30pm
@Loner: Thank you Sonja. It is our only plover with two black rings on its neck.
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Another great capture!!! You must have eyes like a hawk, to spot all this wonderful wildlife.....Now tell me, is this that 1000mm lens again???
31 May 2009 3:32pm
@Susan: Thanks Susan. This time it is my 400mm. She's not that far away.
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
Odd name for a bird Lee. It looks a bit like the plover we have over here which nests in similar terrain. I think you done good and the golden light of the low angle sun complements the picture well.
I had the great good fortune to see a Barn Owl whilst out walking today but not the reflexes to photograph it as it flew silently past.
31 May 2009 3:45pm
@grouser: Thank you Grouser. It is a plover. It is our only plover with two black rings on its neck. You gotta be quick on the draw to capture a bird in flight. Any of mine a re usually unfocused.
lydia from Paris, France
Fabulous !! She is looking at you ,seems a little bit affraid ! See you Lee .
31 May 2009 4:15pm
@lydia: Thank you Lydia. Yes she was concerned. She kept a close eye on me.
@eva: Thank you.
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Marvelous light. Exquisite detail.
31 May 2009 5:23pm
@john4jack: Thanks Jack.
mats from Texas, United States
Be a bird, animal or humans, we all have that instinct to cuddle up to your mom when you're young :-)
31 May 2009 6:15pm
@mats: How true it is Mats. Nothing beats good old motherly love.
@Onlymehdi: Thank you.
Vinman from Essex, United Kingdom
What do you use to identify the birds Lee? This is an unusual looking one - you get such a variety of them.
31 May 2009 10:02pm
@Vinman: Thanks for noticing Steve. Most of them I know. This year I only have one bird I have not seen before.
B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States
Better to sacrifice the best shot than to disturb the family! Good job.
1 Jun 2009 1:13am
@B. Thomas: Thanks Barbara. I like to be able to see creatures, take a few shots, and hopefully leave them about their business.
Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada
Wonderful. I know how they can be difficult to get close. Bravo !
1 Jun 2009 1:44am
@Suzanne Labbé: Thank you Suzanne.
Denise from Duncannon, United States
Very nice, these birds are so much fun to watch. Have had them nest at the bottom of our property , however, with their nests so out in the open we have watched the crows devours her eggs time and time again....
1 Jun 2009 1:58am
@Denise: I know what you mean Denise. That is why I did not want to disturb them. I did not want to draw any undue attention to them. However, I do like to see their broken wing display when happen upon their nesting site.
Sarah from Suisse, Switzerland
I've never seen one of these before - well spotted and captured!
1 Jun 2009 9:31am
@Sarah: Thank you
@Magda: Thank you very much.
Linda from Riga/Sigulda, Latvia
a wonderful shot, very beautiful, what big eyes they have:)
2 Jun 2009 3:10pm
@Linda: Thank you. The red ring does make their eyes seem larger than they are.
