Killdeer, Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California

A killdeer hunts in the grass.
Killdeer, Point Reyes National Seashore

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.

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