This afternoon, Tricia and I took a drive to Apollo Plaza to see and take photos of the Killdeer chicks. What a joy to see these little fuzzballs with their over-sized legs and feet. I think I missed out on photographing any Killdeer last year, so when I saw one in the distance at 6 1/2 Station Road Sanctuary this morning, it got me thinking that I should not miss out again this year. Just because they’re cute.
They are so sweet, Matt
I haven’t gotten to see any yet, but I learned a VALUABLE lesson this weekend.
NEVER NEVER delete in the field!!! I came home and see that I indeed got 2 life birds that I thought I didn’t get!!
Wilma
What were the two life birds, Wilma, and where did you get them????
Good question Ken, what did you get Wilma?
Congrats on the lifers Wilma, a valuable lesson indeed! Matt
Aaawwww!
You said it! Matt
Great shots Matt!
Thanks John, and thanks for posting about them on your blog. Matt
I’d love to go there sometime!
Bill, it’s a strange place to bird, but a good spot for sure. Matt
Matt
The life birds were Worm-eating Warbler and Yellow-throated Vireo.
It is a real thrill when you see something new!!!
Wilma
Yes, it is a thrill. Very nice birds – congrats! Matt
I love killdeer. We used to have so many of them and I enjoyed hearing them until my neighbor decided to mow his 11 acres instead of letting it natural. Last year my husband and I stopped traffic just past the jail to allow the mama killdeer run her chicks across the road. She did 3 chicks all separately.
I love them too, Jennifer. That must have been a treat to see them crossing the road like that; very lucky for you and for them as well. Matt