Killdeer Eggs
First there was one, then two, then three, and today there are four!!! Aren’t they beautiful?! Jane Johnson Communications & Public Programs Coordinator
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Yesterday afternoon, my parents discovered these beautiful Killdeer eggs which has just been laid in their rocky nest. Every year, they look forward to Killdeer pairs finding a site to create their nests, and they take particular care in protecting the nesting sites as well. Killdeer are one of my favorite bird species because of the unique terrain they choose for nesting, as well as their exhibited behavior when protecting the nest from intruders and predators. They will display a “broken-wing act” to distract any potential threat away from the nest…it is quite interesting to watch! Jane...
Read MoreBirds Blending In
Here we have the backs of two different bird species – can you identify them? I have posted them both recently as opportunistic winter birds, and this Horned Lark in a roadway and Savannah Sparrow in grasses have another thing in common here with wonderful camouflage working in two very different situations. It cracked me up how well the Lark blended in to the snow, dirt, salt and sand in the road, even in the bright sunlight. While that is not evolution it certainly worked out well. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreHorned Lark in Road
After not seeing Horned Larks much at all this winter I have been spotting plenty lately! The frequent heavy snow and February depth of well over a foot has pushed them out into the open, feeding on the side of roads like this one. This weekend I will post a blog entry with many more photos of the species that we all wish we saw more of during the breeding season. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
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