One summer I discovered these Killdeer eggs on the ground in a vacant lot. I never would have spotted the beautifully camouflaged eggs had I not see the mother Killdeer. She stumbled around on the ground, dragging one wing and acting like an injured bird in an effort to lead me away from her nest. Realizing her tactic, I searched in the other direction and soon found the nest of eggs she was protecting. Newly hatched Killdeer chicks are precocial, meaning that much like young chickens, their eyes are open and they can walk and forage for food soon after hatching. Killdeer are named for the distinct "kill deer" sound they make.
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