I have been following a location in Waukesha County that has had 6 Killdeer adults on it. I stop often hoping to see the little chicks running around. This morning as I looked the area over I spotted 3 young chicks doing just that. There is still an adult on a nest so there are more chicks coming I would think. Actually looking at the size of these chicks I think they may have been out for a while. This is a nice location as I have monitored and followed all this from my car. It was a pleasant morning with some sun, lows winds early and temps around 46 degrees. Images were taken on May 7, 2025.
One of 3 Killdeer chicks…
No that’s just not fair Jim, showing these baby chicks for the killdeer!! Too Cute 🥺
Your patience and skill are often rewarded and these are just killer shots. Thank you for sharing.
This is almost “toxic cuteness” — what a delight!
Awesome! So cute. Thanks for sharing. Always excellent photos.
Great shots of the cutest of baby birds!
I think they are some of the cutest baby birds ever
Thanks. They make a person smile.
Such precious little beings. You are so lucky to be able to find them and share photos with us.
You made a lot of peoples day with this one Jim.
Jim – thank you for “following and stopping often” – what a treasure you’ve found! The tiny beads of dew add a mystical quality to this killdeer sanctuary, not ag land or roadside ditch. Even the chick’s skinny legs are moistened with dew. The downy feathers look more like a cape custom-made for him, note the coat-of-arms by the neck. Furry hat and headband precious. This is over the top, Jim. I’m going to hold onto this feeling…
Mother and three chick’s in my yard. Caledonia Township, Columbia County, Wi