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Killdeer can fake a broken wing to lead you away from their young. They are great actors.

Killdeer can fake a broken wing to lead you away from their young. They are great actors.
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NIKON D850

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Aperture f/13 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 6000/10

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Alviso, California, US

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Oct, 2020

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They are wonderful actors! It's really sweet the way they defend there (ill placed) nests. Love the colors

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