Day-old killdeer chick

Went down to my "bird park" this afternoon to check on the killdeer nest, and was hugely surprised and thrilled to find they'd just hatched yesterday, and all 4 chicks were foraging with their parents in the area around the nest. I shot over 250 photos! Near the end of the session, a crow tried to snatch one of the chicks, but the parents immediately mobbed the crow as the chicks ran of in 4 different directions. One of them scurried toward where I was standing, and came within 10-12 feet, where I got these shots. Talk about a golden opportunity!!

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Nice captures. I really like #1.

Adorable! Hope they continue to avoid the predators!

Indeed a wonderful opportunity. Well done and good for you.

Very cool Rocky

As cute or cuter than any of the usual Easter fare. Nice shots, Rocky.

Thanks, everyone! I was thrilled to get to see these little guys... they're out of the nest and gone so quickly, it's just a matter of luck to be there when they're around!

Very nice, I've been following some killdeer in my area, got a glimpse of some chicks but was without the camera, haven't seen them since so needless to say I am envious.

Paul A wrote in post #18333392
Very nice, I've been following some killdeer in my area, got a glimpse of some chicks but was without the camera, haven't seen them since so needless to say I am envious.

Thanks, Paul! They don't hang around long - usually gone from the nest with their parents within 48 hours - so it's really a matter of luck whether you see them at all!