Downy Baby Kildeer

We always see Kildeer, on our travels, at different locations. The Kildeer is one of the most successful of all shorebirds because of its fondness for human-modified habitats and its willingness to nest close to people. This was the first time we spotted a baby Kildeer. Downy young leave the nest soon after hatching. Young are tended by both parents but feed themselves. We are not sure how old this little one is, but he/she seemed very confident as it foraged around the pond for food.

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