Every Year, a pair of Kildeer nest somewhere along or near our driveway. This spring, they are about 6 ft off our driveway in gravel thrown up when I plowed snow last year. They always nest in the rocks, their eggs blend in very well.
I took my 5d MK II and 24-105mm L along with me tonight, and drove by in my truck hoping to get a photo, but they flew away. I drove back a few minutes later with the same result. They do not fly from our car, but I guess the truck scares them.
I did take a photo of the nest, and then of the bird about 25 ft away giving me the evil eye. I did not want to disturb them further, but next time I'll drive by in my wife's car, and have my 100-400mm L which should get a closer shot. I'll add them in a few days.
The images are cropped, and the focus of the nest was off. The birds are 1:1 cropped, and aren't the sharpest I've taken. I was too hurried, since I do not like disturbing them.
I took my 5d MK II and 24-105mm L along with me tonight, and drove by in my truck hoping to get a photo, but they flew away. I drove back a few minutes later with the same result. They do not fly from our car, but I guess the truck scares them.
I did take a photo of the nest, and then of the bird about 25 ft away giving me the evil eye. I did not want to disturb them further, but next time I'll drive by in my wife's car, and have my 100-400mm L which should get a closer shot. I'll add them in a few days.
The images are cropped, and the focus of the nest was off. The birds are 1:1 cropped, and aren't the sharpest I've taken. I was too hurried, since I do not like disturbing them.