The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a plover, a widely distributed group of wading birds. Killdeer are known to use the clever “broken-wing act” to distract predators from their nest. I don’t often get the chance to photograph these relatively common birds, in fact, these recent images are my first. Killdeer are not easy targets: they move frequently and with quick movements.
Nikon D300 digital SLR, AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 + Nikon TC-20E III Teleconverter
1/500 sec at f/5.6, ISO 200
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