Killdeer Thespian

© Dee Langevin

Killdeer Thespian

Uploaded: July 30, 2014 | Entered: July 30, 2014 05:43:48

Description

This Killdeer was protecting its nest by posturing as if it had a broken wing, to draw threats away from the nest.
Canon EOS 60D Sigma 300-800mm lens @610mm, ISO 800, f/10, 1/2500s

Comments

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 30, 2014

How interesting Dee, certainly is sharp! Well done girl!

jo ann c. #1581001

Dee Langevin level-classic July 30, 2014

Thanks Jo Ann! I had never seen this behavior before and found it amazing! #11095300

Michelle Alton July 30, 2014

Fantastic capture of this beautiful mimic! #11095479

Dee Langevin level-classic July 30, 2014

Thank you Michelle! #11095669

Sheri Whala July 30, 2014

What a cool capture. #11095891

Dee Langevin level-classic July 31, 2014

Thanks Sheri! #11097029

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