Date: 6/12/25 7:32 pm From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: Killdeer nest in neighborhood
While walking in our neighborhood, I came across a Killdeer calling, but not flying away. This is typical behavior for one with a nest. They try to draw a predator away from the nest by calling and acting injured.
A quick search of two nearby rock beds revealed a nest with 4 green eggs, with dark spots. I them moved away and left them alone.
For those who’ve never seen Killdeer eggs or their nest among rocks on the ground, a photo can be found at:
flickr.com/photos/dgetman/sets
The rocky area was only about 10 ft from the road in a garden bed full of rocks. They often nest right next to roads, in gravel. Seems pretty risky!
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast Mo
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