Charadrius vociferus
(Killdeer)
© Corey Cartwright (Photo ID #3306)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Crofton BC
Photographer
Corey Cartwright
Habitat
Beach
Photo Date
April 07, 2008
Upload Date
April 14, 2008
Elevation (m)
Latitude
Longitude
Photo ID #
3306
Comments
Killdeer will feign injury in an attempt to lead a threat away from a nest site or from their young chicks. They are very vocal and will lay on the ground with what appears to be a broken wing.As one comes for a closer look the Killdeer will move farther away and as you come closer it repeats the tactic. All the time leading the threat away from the nest or young. This shot was taken from ground level.