StanMac wrote:
Such a strange reproductive habit to have your nest and eggs in plain sight, on the ground, in easy access by every predator in the neighborhood. Nice shots of that phenomenon.
Stan
It does seem strange. But they very vigorously distract anyone from their nest by fluttering their wings and scurrying around to attract attention to themselves and away from the nest! And they get very close to intruders if they have to. I suspect the nest and hatchlings have little to no scent also.