This Wildlife Wednesday we follow a killdeer family through the stages of nesting and raising young. This bird is known for it's "killdeer" shrill cry and for pretending to be hurt to draw predators away from it's nest and young. Watch this incredible closeup video a killdeer nest as the young start a new life. | Nevada Department of Wildlife

Killdeer with 3 chicks (Charadrius vociferus) . The nonbreeding habitat of the killdeer includes coastal wetlands, beach habitats, and coastal fields. Its breeding grounds are generally open fields with short vegetation. The killdeer forms pairs on its breeding grounds right after arriving. | BIRDS & Nature

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This is a killdeer. To us, it is a fascinating bird. If you haven’t encountered them before, this crying “display” is a common behavior to lure threats away from their nests. They usually build their nests on the ground and if anyone gets close to the nest, they start this shrill to bring the attention to them instead of the eggs or babies. Since this is late May in Kentucky, the eggs may have probably already hatched. As you can see, the cry often progresses into a “broken wing” display where t