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28-APR-2008 Lejun

Adult Killdeer

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Taking a twig back to nesting area containing hatchlings.
Reason for this behavior unknown

Nikon D200 ,Tamron SP AF Di LD 200-500mm 1:5-6.3
1/90s f/6.3 at 500.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Bob Pelkey18-Dec-2008 00:15
Very appealing shot, Lewis.
Sandi Whitteker29-Apr-2008 19:47
Gorgeous capture! The killdeer has such beautiful markings and coloring, and the dof isolates this pretty bird beautifully. Perhaps it's hard to turn off the nesting instinct.