Killdeer :): Found her this afternoon over on the side lot I am cleaning up. I put down weed mate last fall but never got the mulch on it. :) She is right along the drive in the...

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Found her this afternoon over on the side lot I am cleaning up. I put down weed mate last fall but never got the mulch on it. :) She is right along the drive in the gravel. 3 eggs. Might get to see the babies, but I doubt it.
Erv

tramsey Loc: Texas

A very nice series Erv :thumbup: :thumbup:
It looks like you got her fussed up on the third one. We have lots of them here in the Park. The little ones are really fast. In just a short time after hatching they are chasing each other and Mom. Nice shots :thumbup:

Bill MN Loc: Western MN

Erv wrote:

Found her this afternoon over on the side lot I am cleaning up. I put down weed mate last fall but never got the mulch on it. :) She is right along the drive in the gravel. 3 eggs. Might get to see the babies, but I doubt it.
Erv

Good shots. How long of a break do you get? OK now find the plover with one stripe.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Amazing photos! I sure don't know how this species continues to thrive with the way they nest, but apparently it works for them!

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thanks Tramsey!!! I just closer so I could see how many eggs she had. She was not happy.:):) I hope I get to see them.
Erv

tramsey wrote:

A very nice series Erv :thumbup: :thumbup:
It looks like you got her fussed up on the third one. We have lots of them here in the Park. The little ones are really fast. In just a short time after hatching they are chasing each other and Mom. Nice shots :thumbup:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Erv wrote:

Found her this afternoon over on the side lot I am cleaning up. I put down weed mate last fall but never got the mulch on it. :) She is right along the drive in the gravel. 3 eggs. Might get to see the babies, but I doubt it.
Erv

That's a heck of a place to raise a family!

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Nice!
A few weeks ago, I saw three little ones and a parent running around at an rv park. First time I had ever seen little ones.
I'm not around areas that they "nest in".

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thanks Bill.:):) I am already going to long for the break. She came in and ask if I was going to finish.:) Slave driver!!.:):) I am going up to mow the lake. About 5 more acres and I am done.:)

Erv

Bill MN wrote:

Good shots. How long of a break do you get? OK now find the plover with one stripe.

RE Loc: California

Very nice, I was so intrigued by the beauty of the bird I did not see the eggs till I read your narrative. Hope you get to see the babies, very neat thanks for sharing.

LPigott Loc: Monterey Peninsula, CA

Obviously the powerful nesting instinct is greater than searching for a proper neighborhood. Maybe the schools are good, property taxes low.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

They do pick some dumb spots. I would like to put something around her to give her a little protection. But I don't know if anything would keep the Coons out.
Erv

Linda From Maine wrote:

Amazing photos! I sure don't know how this species continues to thrive with the way they nest, but apparently it works for them!

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

It is jerry. I hope they make it. A few Coons around, so I am afraid they are going to find her and the little ones.:(
Erv

jerryc41 wrote:

That's a heck of a place to raise a family!

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

I only see a few of them every year. But never the babies. I am going to watch this one closer.:)
Erv

Jay Pat wrote:

Nice!
A few weeks ago, I saw three little ones and a parent running around at an rv park. First time I had ever seen little ones.
I'm not around areas that they "nest in".

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thanks RE!!! You wil se them here if I do.:):)
Erv

RE wrote:

Very nice, I was so intrigued by the beauty of the bird I did not see the eggs till I read your narrative. Hope you get to see the babies, very neat thanks for sharing.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hi LP. I can tell you about the taxes.:):) NOT low.:) Schools are bad. But the drive way isn't used unless I am working over there.
Erv

LPigott wrote:

Obviously the powerful nesting instinct is greater than searching for a proper neighborhood. Maybe the schools are good, property taxes low.