Friday, April 20, 2012

Moon Units

Moon Units

I found these guys simply adorable!

Killdeer chicks facts: Baby birds that hatch with their running shoes on are called precocial. Precocial means "ripened beforehand." (The word comes from the same Latin source as "precocious.")

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I'm Coming MOM!

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11 comments:

  1. What an incredible post, with interesting content and stunning photos! Those little ones are just too cute, right down to their fuzzy little wings. And that shot of that baby running--precious!

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  2. Bonitas imagenes de este Chorlitejo con sus crias.Un saludo

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  3. Oh my gosh! They are so adorable. It's funny you should post Killdeer photos - I just saw one yesterday on a pond outside of town - no babies yet though.

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  4. They are cute and they are beautifully taken these pictures... Wonderful sequence Peggy, of a bird I've never seen... Excellent!

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  5. Magnificent series.
    Best regards
    Céline & Philippe

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  6. This is an amazing series. I have not had an opportunity like this.

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  7. Wonderful as always! I had to laugh out loud!

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  8. Хороша птица. семейство великолепное.
    Снято превосходно!
    Спасибо.

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  9. Wow, look at the legs on the babies! The first picture is especially endearing. Great photos - thanks for sharing them!

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  10. enjoyed your photography...love the owls, love the baby kildeer. adorable!! just cruising through, thanks!

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