Killdeer Foraging on Mudflat at Drakes Beach

Killdeer Foraging on Mudflat at Drakes Beach

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:38:39 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups

A killdeer wading bird stands on a muddy, textured surface dotted with small debris and dried vegetation. The bird's characteristic brown and white plumage with two black breast bands is visible despite the soft focus. Dry grasses frame the foreground, while the mudflat extends into the blurred background. The scene captures a typical coastal or wetland habitat where these plovers commonly forage for invertebrates.

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