Update on the baby Killdeer I rescued

Shah_of_Iran@sh.itjust.works to aww@lemmy.world – 173 points –

I can't say for sure this is the same one but I'd like to think that it is. It's in the same area as where I found it. This is a picture of one of three fledglings I found running around with one of the parents.

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I am amazed that little guy is capable of killing deer.

Killdeer

Surprisingly marcial name for such a possibly pretty harmless creature.

It’s pronounced “kill’d ear” because they’re so fucking loud

You rescued a bird that is known for faking injuries? Sounds like you got scammed.

Yeah...it's pretty funny to see a bird running around with an apparently broken wing and then as soon as you're out of threat range they fly away.