Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2019/05/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A bird's choice of a nesting place is sometimes puzzling.? One of my airport friends showed me a female Killdeer who chose a grassy, tarred expansion joint in the airport parking ramp.? This concrete dates back to the late 1930s, so it has seen a lot of wear and patching over the years.? She chose a cluster of grass in the joint, and I'm told the nest contains 4 spotted eggs.? She holds her place defensively, but isn't bothered by the approach of humans or the roar of the jump plane as it passes near her.? The airport crew have marked the nest with two traffic cones. The cones mark and protect the nesting spot: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190519-DSCF1229.JPG.html And the female Killdeer keeps an eye on visitors: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190519-DSCF1216.JPG.html So much for news in a small town! -- Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA