05/10/2026
A Mother’s Day Adventure
The self sacrificial nature of the killdeer parents were on display today. The “broken wing” display in the 2nd video is used by killdeer parents to lure predators away from their nest or from their young. They pretend to bit hurt, making them an easy target and the predator follows them hoping for an easy meal. The hope is that the nest remains unfound, but leaves the parent at a higher risk of getting caught.
Of course, it brought my mind this Mother’s Day to the incredible mothers in my life. Always eager to give and serve, showing their loving tenderness whenever they get the chance, sacrificing their own time, energy, and other resources in the best interest of their kids.
Last week, my wife and kids happened to see the nest of the killdeer and when I was asking them how they would like to spend the morning on Mother’s Day, they suggested we take her back to see if the chicks had hatched. She loved the idea, and we got to see some incredibly cute little chicks and a fascinating display from the parents.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you incredible mothers. Wishing you strength and wisdom as you carry on this often thankless task!
