So the weather is getting warmer, and it's been a long time since I could hike in optimal conditions, so todays shots were in 55 degree weather with a bit of a breeze. A stronger wind makes for optimal flight shots. Why? When they surf the wind, they sort of hang there in the headwind, giving you a bit more trigger time. The skies were gorgeous too!
![Killdeer Tumor?](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sYe_TzrrjqhDF2Z28SfAH0NRBBA1tfvgmquvo8AZBg17Cq7u21-GDecbecp3ImHKxFqU__h7qKFCE4mwyaoeIvPka0VdtaXVlU0EWjvLMlHjjyjivOJ9wviXI8-R9DaA=s0-d)
Check out that bulge in it's belly. Is that a tumor? (Unlaid eggs would bulge behind the legs.)
![Killdeer Pair](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vuhKh0jB2W14yno5YwxID1mFWt_EKfeHi3n9VZ3bMb4ug5-OJO6uAqDOgknWHVEK2b33Z5sswX6PpceoSHk5n3ivMPbnH2ED8EvFJ3_xDroYhM0pL5avC00Kl0R_9uyng=s0-d)
It's hard enough to get a close up flight shot of killdeer, let alone 2 in focus. Skill? Sure, I was tracking the one, when the other flew into frame. Luck? Definately!
Don't know about the first one - I mean whether it's a tumor or not. Sure looks like it. The second shot is just superb! A lot of my shots are strictly luck when it comes to BIF shots. Great work!
ReplyDeleteLuck is a good friend when it comes to photography,at least it is for me.These pictures are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteSorry, but I too can't shed any light on the first image. What I do know, however, is that the second is a fabulous image. Great work!
ReplyDeleteYou did it again. Wow! I saw my first killdeer of the spring yesterday but their flight mode leaves me helpless for shots. On the other hand a small group of sandhills was along the shoreline of the new opened pond and the stood still for me. :)
ReplyDeleteI came here by accident but a nice accident. This is a really nice blog.Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWell done on both photo's!
ReplyDeleteAs for the first one, it appears to be a deformity, I only see one leg.
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