[laryb]

Originally Posted by n8xwb

Unfortunately your photo isn't very clear/large. Killdeer have white stripes around their neck. Mourning Doves do not generally nest on bare ground. Night Hawks (they are not hawks) do nest on bare ground. In fact, after the eggs hatch, the adult destroys the nest completely and disposes of the eggshells to protect the young from discovery by predators. They are common here in The Villages. I've attached a photo ... does your birds look like it??

This is as close as I can get without frightening it

[cordenny]

You have my permission. I would be honored!!

[Velvet]

Thank you!