A Killdeer made a questionable choice in nesting location—four eggs left exposed in a busy area. Animal control was notified, and the site has since been cordoned off. The mother, initially protective to the point of confronting both people and passing cars, eventually calmed down.
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Is that near the Willows? We see and hear the killdeer there every morning when we walk.
Fascinating. I just got the Merlin APP and the variety of birds in our area at dawn is amazing.