Purdy Burdy

Look at this gorgeous bird the kids and I found in the back yard today. 

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It's called a "Killdeer".

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We didn't even notice it at first.  We were out collecting rocks to study for our geology unit, when my 11 year old son stopped right in his tracks.  He had gotten a little too close for this mama bird's comfort, and she proceeded to let him know about it.  I could hear her, but it took me awhile to actually see her because she was so well camoflauged with her surroundings.  Upon closer inspection, I saw that she was sitting on 4 brown, speckled eggs - right there in the rocks. 

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I snapped this photo so I could come home and look it up online.  It was really pretty fascinating to read about this very clever bird.

10:14 PM - Apr. 17, 2008 - post comment

Wow!

Very cool - must be the time of year. Yours is the third blog I've read today talking about the great outdoors. We need to get out more:)
-Jennifer

seekingHim - 6:16 PM - Apr. 18, 2008

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Great picture!

We have killdeer around here too, and one year we went to a great deal of trouble to protect a nest right in the center of our driveway, only to miss the hatchlings! 8~( New hatched killdeers are mobile VERY quickly compared to most birds, so keep a sharp eye on that nest if you hope to see the babies!!! good luck!!

Blessings,
Kym

kympossible - 8:02 AM - Apr. 19, 2008

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Ellen - 5:39 PM - Apr. 20, 2008

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It is beautiful. Thankyou for sharing such a great picture. I rarely see birds lie that around here. Takecare

Patiecake - 10:21 PM - Apr. 20, 2008

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isn't that neat? i think these birds are so fun to watch.

chickadee@afamiliarpath.blogspot.com - 11:42 AM - May. 14, 2008

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