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…