Ohio's killdeer birds are known for their dramatic "broken-wing act" to protect nests and their unique nesting habits.

Fifty years ago, almost every child growing up in rural North America knew the call of a killdeer. A loud "K'deer, K'deer, K'deer" would announce his presence in open fields, pastures, wetlands, ...

The robin-sized Killdeer is brownish above and white below, with two dark neck bands that secure the identification of this species. Photo by Rhododentrites ...

Spring’s arrival is usually marked by sound before sight. Sure we may think we see the first signs of spring when the robins arrive or the fields start to transition from drab brown to green, but ...

There was a killdeer, orange tail spread, limping along with an injured wing. Had I been a big, enthusiastic bird-dog, I would have gone bounding after the poor distressed bird, delighted that I could ...

We have reached that time of year when going to work in the morning becomes more difficult with every passing day. The world is waking up from its winter slumber and more and more items of interest ...