I went into our backyard on Tuesday. As DH warned me, we have another kildeer nest. No one was on the nest but I disturbed one of the nearby parents as I gingerly searched for the eggs.
I prompted quite a drama as the panicked bird attempted to draw me away from the nest zone.
The poor thing engaged in every kind of broken wing histrionics it could think of. I tried to be quick but was fascinated by the unfolding display.
Here is the next generation of kildeer that is coming to our garden. This little nest is likely a different family from the three that hatched last month. Kildeer generally have one brood per year unless they loose a clutch.
The eggs are surprisingly large compared to the size of the kildeer. They seem no smaller than a typical chicken egg.
I always feel a little sorry for the birds who put in such an effort to distract our attention … when all the while they are telling us a nest is nearby.
Oh gosh they were upset Kay, as you say they are quite big eggs. Hope they survive to hatching and on ✨
I’ve seen them pull that act here as well.
That was quite a performance!
The eggs look like rocks. Hopefully the parent chilled out after you left. 🙂