Sunday Shots 06/11/23: Killdeer of All Ages

Aside from my hike at Black Rock Forest, I seemed to find Killdeer everywhere I birded this weekend. Many are working on their second clutch of the season. Meanwhile, the young Killdeer from the first clutch now have the appearance of clumsy teenagers; not quite adult size with a very pathetic looking tail, lol. Here’s a few shots from the weekend, with Killdeer ages ranging from eggs in the nest to the adult watching over.

~Ulster County Killdeer chick, 06/10/23.~
~Another puffball in Ulster County, 06/10/23.~
~Adult Killdeer with eggs on the nest. I took this shot through a fence, using my car as a blind. Orange County 06/11/23.~
~A young Killdeer in Orange County, 06/11/23. To me, at this age they look like awkward teenagers.~
~Ulster Co. Killdeer chick, 06/10/23.~

4 thoughts on “Sunday Shots 06/11/23: Killdeer of All Ages”

  1. Great shots. Had a good afternoon today and finally got my life Lawrences waebler. Took three tries at the location in Hunterton co. but persistence paid off. Distant views did not allow for any photos.

    1. Congrats on the LAWA, Bruce. Thanks for the kind words and for checking in. Matt

  2. Love the adult watching over the eggs. What a beautiful bird! Sounds like a nice weekend, Matt…out there doing what you love. xo

    1. Yeah me too – it’s the first time I’ve ever seen a Killdeer nest, so it was really cool. Matt

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