killdeer

These are just two of a group of killdeer. They weren't bothered in the least by my presence. I sat and watched them for quite awhile as they scurried about calling to each other. There must not have been nests nearby, as there was no broken wing display by any of the birds and none tried to lead me away. Maybe it's a bit early for chicks.

[Annie D]

I have not heard of these birds before - how pretty and love their decoy tactics too

[Tabbycat]

Cute stripes! ...but what a dreadful name! 😲

[belinda]

These have nice markings, like the focus and dof. I also haven't heard of these before.

[April]

@tabbycat The name comes from the sound of it's call ... kind of a shrill kil-dee-dee-dee sound.

[Lynne]

With the second bird, it almost looks like a mirror image of himself. Nicely captured.

[gloria jones]

Great capture, focus, textures

[Leslie]

wonderful capture

[Rosie Kind]

Fantastic shot - Fav I haven't seen one of these birds

[Henk-Jan]

Nice looking birds. Wonderful capture!

[Francoise]

so that's what they look like. I have learned so much botany and ornithology just browsing the offerings of those I follow on 365.

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful capture!!

[Diane]

First time I have seen these birds, great capture, nice textures and contrasting colours.

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.

[Lee]

What lovely birds they are. Good shot of them too.

[Richard Sayer]

Very striking birds... another species that we don't have in Europe.

[Disha Parekh]

Amazing capture! I love the stripes! FAV!

[vstap]

Dof is great. The 2nd bird certainly adds to the shot.