F/6.3, 1/1000, ISO 720.
Killdeer
Day 156 / 365
At first I thought she was doing yoga, and I was going to join in. Then I notice she might have a broken wing, but all of it was just an act. Very convincing broken-wing act, I would give her an Oscar for outstanding performance.
Interesting Fact: Killdeer exhibit a clever “broken wing display” in which they appear to be struggling with a broken wing while leading the predator away from their babies. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/101/overview/Killdeer.aspx )
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Mother Nature is indeed incredible!
Yes it is. I appreciate you stopping by and checking out my work. 🙂
lovely photo, I’ve always liked these birds 🙂
Thank you very much. 🙂
yeah, I’ve always been fascinated by killdeer. great picture!
They are really amazing birds. To fake injury that is really awesome. Thank you for popping in and checking out my work. 🙂
We have Blackbirds that in summer, look for all the world like they are dead in the garden, wings out, head to one side – its their sunbathing pose.
Wow that is really cool, I don’t think I ever seen that. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🙂
Hehehe…amazing shot 🙂
Thank you very much. 🙂
🙂 🙂 You are welcome dear
‘outstanding performance’ – you are getting subtle 🙂
Thank you 🙂
“You may have noticed that animals instinctively know and use a method of stillness in nature. They all meditate. Observe the heron poised motionless on one leg, the monkey climbing to the uppermost branch, the snake basking in the warmth of the summer sun, or the cat lying on the pillow, eyes focused on a small object. Such stillness prepares the inner environment for deep peaceful meditative state in which clarity can be realized.” Spirit of the dancing warrior. Jerry lynch and Chungking Al Huang.
We have access to many game parks in this country and I have been fortunate to observe animals and birds in the wild. They all meditate and you have caught it on film. Well done.
Thank you very much. Well written, that is amazing thank you for sharing that with us. I hope that I can catch more of the amazing nature moments on film and share it with everyone that stops by my blog. 🙂
Nice one…
Thank you. 🙂
It is also interesting how many I’ve seen in parking lots. They like flat open spaces. I love kildeer. They are soentrepreneurial.
They are really amazing bird and so protective of their young ones. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
I wonder what the bird would do if you observed her act and then started moving in the direction she came from.
Hmm that is a good question. Maybe if I come across her again I will test this out and let you know the outcome. 🙂
Seen that pose before, but never thought of Yoga. 🙂
Haha I don’t know why Yoga came to my mind, but I think it worked well for this photo. Thanks for checking out my work. 🙂
I think I will go with the “yoga” pose! That made me chuckle.
I am glade that I still come with clever ways to make laugh, I hope that will never change. 🙂
Very nice, awesome shot.
Thank you. 🙂
Ha, yes, I’ve watched this display many times. I wonder what the Sanskrit for “broken wing pose” is…?
That is a good question. But it is really amazing to watch. I appreciate you stopping by and checking out my work. 🙂
Gotta love the Killdeer. Thanks for all the great photos… Especially of the birds.
Thank you very much for enjoying my work and I am glad that I can share them with you. I appreciate you stopping by and checking out my work. 🙂