North America’s most common and widespread member of the plover family, the Killdeer is easily recognized by its two dark neck bands and its high-pitched two-syllable call by which it gets its name. It is usually found on inland fields rather than at the shore.
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Killdeer – juvenile
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 29, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer – juvenile
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 29, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
March 30, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 12, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer – juvenile
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
September 17, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
September 3, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer
Loxahatchee NWR, Boynton Beach, FL
March 31, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
September 21, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 26, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 26, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer chick
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
May 24, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeer chicks (note camouflage)
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
May 24, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeers mating
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
May 24, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Killdeers mating
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
May 24, 2014 ©John Schwarz
