Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Killdeer, June 29, 2016

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, June 6, 2016
Killdeers, in the Plover family, are the most commonly seen shorebirds in the United States. Unlike most other shorebirds, they venture inland to live near ponds, lakes and waterways. Their main food sources are beetles, grasshoppers, and other insects. Also included in their diet: spiders, earthworms, centipedes, crayfish, snails, and seeds. Their name comes from their call: a loud piercing kill-deer, kill-dee, dee-dee-dee!

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5 comments:

  1. TomJune 29, 2016 at 5:47 AM

    I have a large group of Killdeer this year, what a treat.

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  2. JenJune 29, 2016 at 7:38 AM

    Not sure I've seen one of those before; cool markings!

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  3. Adam JonesJune 29, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    What a great looking bird.

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  4. eileeninmdJune 29, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    Hello, I think the Killdeer are so cute. Great shot! Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

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  5. Sharon WagnerJune 29, 2016 at 1:22 PM

    He's posing nicely. I just love the name.

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