Killdeer feigning injury to protect her nesting site photo

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07-APR-2008	Lejun

Kildeer frequently feign a broken wing and expose a coppery-colored rump

Nikon D200 ,Tamron SP AF Di LD 200-500mm 1:5-6.3
1/160s f/13.0 at 500.0mm iso400 full exif

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Adeline		08-Apr-2008 14:42
Excellent capture-your timing is right on. V.

Sandi Whitteker		08-Apr-2008 06:24
Nature is simply amazing. How brave these parents are, to protect their young. Great capture of this interesting behavior.

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