Kildeer

Updated to include more photos of this spotting.

@KarenL I'm pretty sure I was crouching quite a distance away and using a zoom lens.

Beautiful bird and good picture.

excellent image!

Lovely photo! Amazing you managed to get so close!

@SarahHiteWhitt this particular bird did not stray from her eggs for a minute. She was making quite a spectacle, fanning out her wings and vocalizing her distaste for our presence. I wonder how common it is to build a nest on the ground?

They are quite comical whenever they feel their eggs are in danger....they'll limp away and drag their wing in hopes that you'll follow them & leave their eggs alone. All an act!!
Very nice photo, btw!! :)

Thank you, Sachin!

Beautiful.

The funniest bird call EVER, ANC such a funny looking bird. So cool.

these are very melodious birds.

Thank You!