Killdeer Foraging on Muddy Shoreline at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:38:46 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures a killdeer shorebird in its natural habitat on a muddy, sparsely vegetated beach. The bird displays its characteristic brown plumage on top with white underparts and distinctive black breast bands. The setting appears to be during low tide or after recent water activity, with wet sand and mud visible throughout. Patches of green and dried grass emerge from the ground, providing context for this coastal environment. The bird appears to be actively foraging, a typical behavior for this species in such habitats.
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