Killdeer.

[Karl Egressy]

They nest in the same parking lot again.
Last year the first clutch was eaten by a raccoon more than likely.
The second nest got run over crushing the eggs and one of the birds.
The surviving bird tried it with a new mate.
I protected the site with stakes but then the eggs were eaten by a raccoon more than likely.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 5D Mark III
Canon 100-400 f 4.5-5.6 L IS II.
ISO 640
1/1250
f 7.1

[Jim Crosswell]

I remember your story and images from last year about this Killdeer. I like the display, HA and sharpness.

[Shawn Zierman]

I like the visual balance of the vegetation in this image. Striking broken wing display and, not only is the image quality very good, the head on pose is a real plus imo...so often when I see this scenario, the bird will have it's back to a person to display better I guess in order to lure the "predator" away....

[Gabriela Plesea]

This is too cute, Karl:) Cannot believe they nest in the parking lot...makes it easier for you to photograph, I guess they must be quite accustomed to humans:)

The composition works very well here with the subject "nested" somehow between those bundles of grass, the pose is just wonderful and I like the movement, well processed and I really enjoyed viewing, such images make me pop in to this Forum more and more often, thank you so much for sharing!

Kind regards,

[dankearl]

Interesting pose and nice angle, Karl.
The grass adds a lot.....

[Joseph Przybyla]

Beautiful bird, sad story. Thanks for sharing, Karl.

[William Dickson]

Great frame Karl. The details on the bird are very nice and the grass makes a difference. Lovely POV Well done

Will

[Arthur Morris]

Tough sledding for them. Love the pose and the SH.

[christopher galeski]

nice one Karl,like the pose,sharp with nice detail.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

If it weren't for the green grasses on the right, the comp balance would be lacking. Shame about their eggs.

Great HA, pose and details. TFS Karl.

[Mike Poole]

Not something I'm used to seeing, so I like this a lot. Interesting comp which works for me