This killdeer had just pulled an earthworm out of the ground and was looking for its next meal when I photographed it. Killdeer are members of the plover family and get their name from their “killdee” call.
Killdeer, Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California
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Lovely shot, Jim! These guys are common enough that its easy to overlook them as photographic subjects, but they really are beautiful birds.
Thanks Pat. I agree.