Mama killdeer's eggs have hatched! I drove by the soccer field on my way home and didn't see her in her usual spot. I was worried at first, with all the foot and vehicle traffic, but then I saw mom, dad, and 4 little ones running around the edge of the field. I guess I was luckier than I even realized when I spotted her eggs.
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oh, they're so cute, especially the ballet dancer! i didn't know that they - just like chickens - leave the nest the moment they hatch.
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@Insectra, thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge - i didn't know any of that. but it makes perfect sense, of course.
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