Happy Tuesday! Pictured: Newly hatched killdeer chicks. This nest was outside of one of the Department's offices. | North Dakota Game and Fish Department

Killdeer are a common plover known for their loud cry and “broken wing act” used to lure predators away from their eggs. These birds are usually the first shorebirds to return in the spring and the last to depart in the fall. After raising two broods throughout the spring and summer, the birds start gathering in small groups to migrate beginning in August. This killdeer was seen at Sheboygan Marsh Wildlife Area in northwestern Sheboygan County. Wildlife areas can be a great place to find birds a

It’s fascinating how the Killdeer uses its broken wing display to outsmart potential threats and protect its nest. Watching these clever little birds in action is truly captivating – they’re masters of deception and put on a show that never fails to surprise. . . #birdsofinstagram #birdinglife #nature #getoutside #outdoorlife | thewildlifecompanion