Nesting Killdeer

We spotted this Killdeer nest in the open, on a gravel mound. The nest blended marvelously into its surroundings. Furthermore, the speckled eggs themselves looked like well placed stones. Killdeer are very tolerant of humans, as we discovered, by the way it just sat on its nest despite our picture taking. The eggs are incubated for 24-28 days.

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