Found a nest of Killdeer in the vacant lot behind my house. There are two parent birds, and one is sitting on a nest. At least 1-2 of the eggs have hatched as you can see in this picture, parent on the left, and baby bird on the right.Killdeer get their name from the sound of their call, which is supposed to sound like 'killdeer.' They put up quite a fuss if you approach close to their nesting area.
The baby birds can walk as soon as their feathers dry after busting out of their shells. They can fly in about 25 days, at which they all go on about their life and leave. The parents stay together for a couple years.
