Unusual for Lake Murray yesterday. Red-necked phalaropes. Mission Trails

My Chirpty image:

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It's been hot here lately.

We had a bunch of birdwatchers here this morning. I don't know where they were from, though. They didn't seem to speak Killdeer.

When the temperature plummets, ptarmigans create snow caves to keep themselves warm. Learn more in this episode of Debbie Finch radio: bit.ly/3G2z9vT

There were some other killdeer that looked like me and Martha in our old territory. They weren't us, though. I think they're just visiting.

No ducklings at Lake Murray, yet. However, the geese are acting stupid crazy. I think we had an attempted nest stealing this morning.

I heard it's #WorldCurlewDay! When are they going to have a World Killdeer Day or World Plover Day?

Beautiful female killdeer at Lake Murray.

Handsome Killdeer pair

Have you seen the junior duck stamp winners? They're really great! I wish they would have categorized them by age, though. flickr.com/photos/usfws_p…

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

Happy Thanksgiving ❤️ #thanksgiving #birdorable #birds

I'm thankful I'm not a turkey.

I found out recently that the gosling raised by sandhill cranes in Kensington Park, MI died at about 2 months old. Many think he had a flying accident as cranes and geese learn to fly over different surfaces. I visited Kensington earlier in that year, but did not see him.

There are lots of killdeer at Lake Murray right now. Some of us have chicks. Please be kind.