Silly birds nesting in gravel again. At least they aren't in the middle of the drive this time.

As usual 4 eggs

And as usual mama bird gets upset when I get close. Her famous injured act.

I hope this nest makes it!

Sundown

We had a redbird in the yew tree this year, and babies made it to good size, but alas somethinghappened to them again.

Hope yours fair better Sundown.  

I thought it was a grouse, but hubby corrected me, killdeer.

Oh yes! They are Killdeer ..we have them turn up here in Vermont in the middle of our riding ring. Theirs is a strange nesting habit for the survival issue at this time in history, what with hover crafts not yet in your driveway!
They are lovely photos. Well done and thank you!

lol yes the killdeer...in backyards all over here in Northwest PA. Look at that gimp wing! hahaha...they all do that! It seems like an unusual survival technique to have evolved, I wonder when the council of killdeer decided this was their best course of defense?!?

I've got killdeer in my pasture and have never found their nest - good camaflougers I guess.  But wow, when I get near their nest what a fuss they make acting like they're mortally wounded and making so much noise!!   Excellent pictures, Sundown, really lovely!   When wandering in the swamp I came across a turkey's nest.  Nestled in the big roots of an ancient Maple tree.   Large pale green eggs, nine of them!  Haven't been back since- don't want to disturb Mama too much.  I should get my kids to teach me how to download pics into the computer to share.

Sundown I Love it!! Killdear are interesting birds. Are you able to get near the hatchlings once they appear? I have always wondered why they act like they are injured....seems like a silly defense when another critter is looking for a meal....lol...they are beautiful Sundown...thank you for sharing with us!!

Their injured act is strange, guess it draws off some predators but not many. Ground nesters have a rough time especially these that nest in the open. These or others have been nesting here for the last 12 years or so. Sometimes I get to watch the little ones run around sometimes I don't.

Sundown

Last thursday, 6/11/08 I came back to the shop early. Hatchlings up and running about. Falling a bit, lol. Probaly hatched in the last hour or so before pics. Still hard to get them moving.

I love my babies!

Sundown

They are so cute!   ^____^  I  loved the picture of the momma bird with her head popped up in the second picture.

Oh how darling!!!!

The babes are adorable....what a wonderful gift Sundown!! SO very fragile and CUTE!! I love babies critters!! Thank you for dripping in and showing us your new arrivals!

Happy Father's day my friend, may your day be blessed!

Absolutely adorable!   They look lovely nestled together and how protective maman birdie can be! O My!

How awesomely Cool!!! Sundown thank you for the beautiful pictures !!!   my kids thought they were great now they are in the other room researching the killdeer birds.
Have a Blessed Day

Bri

they are adorable! i wish we had killdeer in this area (eastern new mexico).  I used to live in utah near salt lake and they were all over the place.  love to watch them fly.

The babies are adorable!!!!I really love birds in the wild, at my new job there is what is left of what used to be a tremendous farm and there are these "sparrows" (maybe) that soar just above the blades of grass, they look sooooo happy and they calm my nerves too111 Thanx for the pics!!!