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Broken Wing?
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Broken Wing? (Charadrius vociferus)

I must have walked somewhere near this Killdeer's nest, because it was really trying loudly to convince me to follow after it with its broken wing act.
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Habitat
Old deteriorating asphalt road
Location
Far NE corner of Illinoisar NE corner of Illinoisar NE corner of Illinoisar NE corner of Illinoisar NE corner of Illinoisar NE corner of Illinoisar NE corner of Illinoisar NE corner of IllinoisB
Date taken
May 22, 2020
Scientific name
Charadrius vociferus
Equipment used
Panasonic G9, Pana Leica 100-400
delia todd
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It's so cute how the charadrius plovers do this distraction display, isn't it.

A grand picture you've taken of this Kildeer showing it too Craig. Very well done lad.
 
KC Foggin
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Something I run into a lot when I go birding in a swamp area and beautifully illustrated Craig!
 

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