Right now, I am writing to you from a campsite near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. So far, this two-week vacation has been a nature-full one. From sun bathing raptors, to swarming fireflies, Pennsylvania has a lot to share. Stay tuned for more details to come, but as for me, I am off to enjoy a brilliant campfire with my family. (Who's jealous?) Tomorrow we shall move on to see what Ohio has to offer.
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Description: Killdeer range from a hight of nine to ten inches, and have an average wingspan of seven inches. These large plovers weigh up to three pounds. Walking on long, stick-like legs, these small birds are easy to spot in a crowd. Habitat: During non-breeding season, killdeer are often seen on the coast. Whether on the beach itself, or in nearby saltwater marshes, these birds like the shore. During breeding season however, these birds prefer dry uplands lacking in vegetation. Diet: Killdeer consume many types of insects including flies, grubs, beetles, and grasshoppers, and also many other invertebrates. Besides this, they also eat many seeds and berries. Behavior: Killdeer are known to display a curious act to protect their nest from potential predators. Instead of fleeing from the predator, these birds stumble along, dragging their wing, pretending their wing is broken. Here is a video of this convincing act. My family came across this doe on the side of the road waiting for the cars to move on so that she could join her partner who had already braved the crossing. Description: These animals are mostly brown with a white underbelly and tail. The fauns are speckled white across the back. Males have antlers, which the females lack. Habitat: These deer are native to North America along with many other countries, and are most common east of the Rocky Mountains. They are often spotted in woodsy areas or grassy plains. Diet: These deer eat grasses, shoots, leaves, legumes, and other plants. If the desperate need rises, white-tailed deer have been known to feed on nesting songbirds, mice, and other small animals, but they prefer to remain herbivorous. Lifecycle: Females give birth to around three spotted young in mid spring. Fawns stay alone in the grass while their mother gets food for them for around a month, and then they tag along on these trips for up to two years. |
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