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Uploaded: 04/15/15 9:52 PM GMT
Killdeer
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I came across the killdeer down at the duck pond earlier today. A victim of the late spring who decided to take up temporary residence at the pond until conditions in the wild improve. Here he is hanging out with the 49th robin of spring. The robins returned about a week ago and I could have messed up my count as they can be a tad difficult to keep still long enough to be tagged and counted.

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.GIGIBL
04/15/15 10:13 PM GMT
Lovely shot Wendell very well captured.
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.picardroe
04/15/15 11:21 PM GMT
Very nice shot Wendell.
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::tigger3
04/16/15 1:13 AM GMT
I tried several time to upload full screen, but to no avail. But from what I see here it's a good take. They are so interesting to watch when you get close to their nest. tigs=^..^=
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.icedancer
04/16/15 1:41 AM GMT
Oh, he has such a sad look in his eyes when looking back at you while Mr Robin looking on
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::0930_23
04/16/15 2:33 AM GMT
A Killdeer and Cock Robin looks like they are about to face off Wendell. They best hope the Sparrow, with his bow and arrow, doesn't show up.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::Dunstickin
04/16/15 5:29 AM GMT
Pretty well camouflaged against that background...But at full screen all becomes good!.......

You have good eyes to see this one...many would have missed it!
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"> "You can observe a lot by just watching". - Yogi Berra
::mirto56
04/16/15 5:40 AM GMT
They seem to be having a conversation; probably a turf dispute. They do blend in well with their surroundings, Wendell.
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Smile, without a reason why. Love, as if you were a child, Smile, no matter what they tell you Don't listen to a word they say Cause life is beautiful that way. (From the film "Life Is Beautiful")
::Jimbobedsel
04/16/15 11:36 AM GMT
I think they are town committee members, getting ready for a meeting on flood control in the area. They have a serious look about them. I hope they accomplish something! Nice capture, Wendell.
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.Starglow
04/16/15 3:20 PM GMT
Great natural shot.
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::trixxie17
04/16/15 3:45 PM GMT
He seems well camouflaged amongst the brush Wendell - on the other hand the robin really sticks out - great capture with both at once.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.susanlynn
04/16/15 9:02 PM GMT
Good birds by the reeds and water shot Wendell. Happy Spring.
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04/21/15 6:40 AM GMT
kinda sucks Wendel
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