Killdeer

I dropped in on a little butterfly/dragonfly siting excursion and mostly got flower and bird shots. This Killdeer was running along the shore of the river.

I learned today from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology site that while the Killdeer is "a well-known denizen of dry habitats, it is actually a proficient swimmer. Adults swim well in swift-flowing water, and chicks can swim across small streams.

Many thanks for dropping by.

[Jen Hudson]

A great capture,such attractive markings, love how is standing on those rocks. He has quite a distinctive head shape and very pointed beak. His eye seems very large too. Not a bird we see here.

[Brian Buccigrossi]

Cool capture,I'm still trying to get a shot of one :)

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Great job capturing him! They can blend in to backgrounds so often that it is hard to get a good shot of one like this!

[Mike Warren]

Nice shot. Looks a little too small to bring down a deer :-)

[Ramesh Chand]

nice shot...of this bird.....beautiful....

[Margaret Tryon]

I didn't know they could swim Anne. Interesting information and terrific shot.

[Anne ❀]

@mwarren365 choked on my coffee on that remark ... thanks for the smile

[Howard Steele]

great capture

[Shirley]

I never thought of them as shore birds because I see them so often inland, even nesting in gravel areas.....great info & a great shot, Anne

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful capture, Anne. Great clarity.

[Myrna O'Hara]

Perfect capture. They aren't the easiest to find. well done. FAV

[K J Buehl]

Fabulous Portrait of the Killdeer! Love the antics and call of these birds. Didn't know they could swim - that's neat to know! Excellent shot, Anne!

[Carole Imes]

Super catch, Anne. You have quite a variety of interesting birds your way during all seasons.

[elkehochban]

a beautifully composed and detailed shot!

[karenann]

He's beautiful, Anne. What gorgeous markings and color! I have heard of the Killdeer, but I've never seen one. Your pov is beautiful and love the soft colors from the rocks on down to the water movement. Very tranquil scene.

[Junan Heath]

Fabulous capture! Beautiful!

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Lovely capture Anne :)

[Allison Maltese]

Lovely, clear shot. His eye IS huge, especially when you look at this shot large.

[❀ Lynn]

Nice capture. I've seen them swim a couple of times but mostly wading near shore or on dry land.

[carol white]

Lovely clear capture!!

[Lyn]

very photogenic birds, aren't they! I usually see them only on sand though, so it's really interesting to view this one on the rocky waterline.

[Leslie]

lovely bird

[Shirley Banford]

Ooh, sweet!

[Rick Schies]

Interesting facts, and they are truly a beautiful bird.

[carole albrecht]

Great shot --I like to hear their call

[Darlene]

What a fantastic photo, Anne. I love the color and detail that you captured. What a gorgeous setting also. FAV

[Tammy Montoya]

Oh, what a neat looking little guy!

[Terry]

I like the stripes on the neck

[Carolyn White]

Beautiful capture! I love this pic! Fav!

[alia_801]

Lovely capture! His eye looks huge!

[Denise]

Nicely composed. A very crisp image.

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot and bird.

[Gerry]

wow Anne what a beautiful photo so sharp and the markings are beautiful Its a fav for me Gerry.

[Myrna O'Hara]

like I said perfect picture, you are on the PP with your killdeer shot. Congrats well deserved.

[Jennifer C]

fabulous!

[santina]

fantastic image, i like this bird very nice

[Sheralee S]

He's a lovely little fellow, I like the distinctive markings on him.

[Laurie Higgins]

I love this little shore bird! So adorable and so beautifully captured, Anne.

[Caroline]

Nice clear bird shot. Well done.

[Anne ❀]

@sailingmusic thanks for the pp heads up myrna! thanks too for all your support. so appreciated!

[Cindy Muir]

Great shot, Anne! I do that sort of thing often - go for a certain type of shot, but take another type altogether. Oh well! :)