Killdeer

Photo By/Credit

Koerner, Tom/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
04/07/2015
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Killdeer are commonly seen across North America during the spring, summer, and fall. They make great subjects for young birders studying bird behavior as they are common and often allow close observation. During the spring and summer, Killdeer may give a "broken wing display" acting injured to lead you away from the nest or from young chicks.
Subject tags
Wildlife viewing
Wildlife refuges
Shorebirds
Birds