Wood Ducks in the golden sunlight, Killdeers mating; Lake County

[Mark Wallner]

At Sedge Meadow FP yesterday, Wood Ducks in their bright new plumage moved about in the early morning golden sunlight.  Video can be seen here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RjDVrvhHxs  A cute moment when a drake nuzzles a hen can be seen at the 14:00 mark.

And why are Killdeers mating in the middle of September, can be seen here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbQ9RnNoUho.  Will they still nest even after going down South or are they merely more like people than we realize.  

Mark Wallner,  Pleasant Prairie, WI