I love killdeers they have nests by my house they have long legs and a cool design if u go near theyre nest either they make those loud earpiercing noise or they lead u away from theyre nest and fake like they have a broken wing
@ddog11597 It's funny...prior to this video I hadn't paid any attention to them, but now I see Killdeers everywhere around here. They sure can make a racket.
You (and the armadillo) were probably near the bird's nest. I encountered a similar bird last year at work. It was making a heck of a racket, and after looking around I found a small nest on the ground with one small egg that was perfectly camouflaged as a granite pebble. At any rate, interesting find and video.
a armadillo i never seeen one. Last night i came home and found a fox chasing a cat.lol i think i saved the cat cause the Fox was chasing the cat and the fox ran off. HAHAHA!!! I was like wow but didnt have my camera. I say that bird is trying to tell you somthing like somthing is dead.lol.
Pretty bird and yes that is a Kiilldeer and more than likely it has a nest nearby so it's being protective of the eggs. I never knew there were armadillos that far up north. We have them here in Florida.
@hunhun23 Yep, an armadillo is definitely and odd sight around here. In fact, I haven't heard of any other sightings in my area. I guess if there is one, there are probably others as well though. I didn't see the Killdeer's eggs, but I'm sure you're right about the next being nearby.
Yes, like one responder said, That Kildare was protecting a nest nearby. They nest on the ground so be careful not to step on the eggs. I suspect that the Armadillo cruised up on a twister. lol!
Wow I've never seen an armadillo here in illinois, I live in Chicago and I find it weird how theirs like 3 possums around my neighborhood and I'm like 5-10 minutes away from downtown, animals are moving around more.
@jvrG20 We humans might be forcing them to move around to find a decent habitat. I don't know if Northern temps have risen much, but if they have, that might explain some of the migration.
That sure looks n sounds like a kildeere, we have lots out here, they act like that when you are real close to its nest, you must have been a few feet from the eggs that they lay on the ground.
I used to armas in texas when I lived there, they like the warmth on thee pavement during the night, usually they end up like a pumpkin when they get hit, smashola.
@omarsuarez73 I really had no idea that an Armadillo would venture this far North. I guess that bird was trying to distract me from it's nest. Thanks for watching!
From Wiki: In the United States, the sole resident armadillo is the Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), which is most common in the central southernmost states, particularly Texas. Their range is as far east as South Carolina and Florida and as far north as Nebraska; they have been consistently expanding their range over the last century due to a lack of natural predators and have been found as far north as southern Illinois and Indiana.
@dickylobster Thanks for all of the extra information, I appreciate it. I think we must live at the upper edge of the Armadillo's range, because I don't recall anyone spotting one around here before.
The funniest thing about an encounter with an Armadillo and a truck is what actually kills them. Yes a car will kill them really quick, but a tall truck, even a 4X4 with plenty of clearance can still kill them even if they keep their tires in between them. When an Armadillo gets startled they jump straight up in the air. After you have seen an Armadillo jump straight up under a truck and fry themselves on a catalytic converter you tend laughing because it is so funny to see. Sad, but funny.
@yakkowar1 I think you're definitely right about that. From what I've read, they make a big display to distract you from their nest. Thanks for watching!
@phill903 They say that they're expanding their range, but this is the farthest North that I've ever know them to be. It was a strange sight for sure.
@805ROADKING The Armadillo was definitely an odd find, I've never heard of one being this far North. I guess those Killdeer can be found almost anywhere in the U.S., but I've never noticed one around here before. I think you're right about the nest being nearby.
so sad, animals force to town, and killed by cars... :(
agentcn 2 months ago
I love killdeers they have nests by my house they have long legs and a cool design if u go near theyre nest either they make those loud earpiercing noise or they lead u away from theyre nest and fake like they have a broken wing
ddog11597 6 months ago
@ddog11597 It's funny...prior to this video I hadn't paid any attention to them, but now I see Killdeers everywhere around here. They sure can make a racket.
RamblinAround 6 months ago
You (and the armadillo) were probably near the bird's nest. I encountered a similar bird last year at work. It was making a heck of a racket, and after looking around I found a small nest on the ground with one small egg that was perfectly camouflaged as a granite pebble. At any rate, interesting find and video.
PinkieStanley 9 months ago
@PinkieStanley I think you're definitely right about the nest. I didn't look around at the time, but I'm sure it's nearby. Thanks for watching!
RamblinAround 9 months ago
perhaps someones pet?
yumyumsashimi 9 months ago
@brians09challenger I'll be curious to see if I start spotting any more around here or if it was a bit of a fluke.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
a armadillo i never seeen one. Last night i came home and found a fox chasing a cat.lol i think i saved the cat cause the Fox was chasing the cat and the fox ran off. HAHAHA!!! I was like wow but didnt have my camera. I say that bird is trying to tell you somthing like somthing is dead.lol.
woodzo40 9 months ago
@woodzo40 It's the first one that I've ever seen in person too. That bird sure was making a hell of a racket.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
We got those Killdeers around my office parking lot. There are 2 nests so far that I've seen.
luvscats69 9 months ago
What a bizarre thing to see an armadillo that far up north. Cool bird though.
TheLionsDenNews 9 months ago
@TheLionsDenNews It is definitely odd to see the armadillo here, but it sounds like they're starting to show up in Missouri pretty frequently too.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
All the wildlife is being forced away from they're habitat therefore they are heading into rural areas ..... kinda sad bro : {
MolsonMuscle2 9 months ago
@MolsonMuscle2 I think you're right, we're building all over the place and it's forcing animals to expand their range to find decent habitat.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
Pretty bird and yes that is a Kiilldeer and more than likely it has a nest nearby so it's being protective of the eggs. I never knew there were armadillos that far up north. We have them here in Florida.
hunhun23 9 months ago
@hunhun23 Yep, an armadillo is definitely and odd sight around here. In fact, I haven't heard of any other sightings in my area. I guess if there is one, there are probably others as well though. I didn't see the Killdeer's eggs, but I'm sure you're right about the next being nearby.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
Maybe the bird killed armadillo and now little bird tells you get away, that's my armadillo!! LOL
TransAMGTA1988 9 months ago
Yes, like one responder said, That Kildare was protecting a nest nearby. They nest on the ground so be careful not to step on the eggs. I suspect that the Armadillo cruised up on a twister. lol!
Railrodder 9 months ago
@Railrodder We've been having so many storms lately, that I said the same thing about the armadillo...lol
RamblinAround 9 months ago
should have kicked that bird in the head and made it shut up and then grabbed the armadillo and made a helmet. lol... just a thought
wintergreen420 9 months ago
@wintergreen420 That bird was really getting on my nerves...lol
RamblinAround 9 months ago
Wow I've never seen an armadillo here in illinois, I live in Chicago and I find it weird how theirs like 3 possums around my neighborhood and I'm like 5-10 minutes away from downtown, animals are moving around more.
jvrG20 9 months ago
@jvrG20 We humans might be forcing them to move around to find a decent habitat. I don't know if Northern temps have risen much, but if they have, that might explain some of the migration.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
Well that sounded a lot like morse code to me haha. Any way did youjust leave the armadillo on the road??
bula0696 9 months ago
That sure looks n sounds like a kildeere, we have lots out here, they act like that when you are real close to its nest, you must have been a few feet from the eggs that they lay on the ground.
groutaone 9 months ago
@groutaone I think you're right, there must have been a nest pretty close by. Thanks for watching!
RamblinAround 9 months ago
What in the heck is going on! Did the tornado drop that Armadillo off, and what is up with the bird.
kookiemoose 9 months ago
@kookiemoose Lol ....that's exactly how I told my son it got here.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
I swerve around dead possums and armadillos everyday here in florida
vipmd 9 months ago
my mom has a sowing box made out of an armadillo. Kinda cool it is weird to be that far north too as you know I'm here in Oklahoma.
2LateIWon 9 months ago
i damn near ran one over the other night, they're all over down here.
FatGuyWithAKatana 9 months ago
Interesting. That kildeer was sure working o distract you.
Firemind94 9 months ago
@Firemind94 He was doing a good job of it.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
I used to armas in texas when I lived there, they like the warmth on thee pavement during the night, usually they end up like a pumpkin when they get hit, smashola.
marvintheboon 9 months ago
I have never seen one before Jeff.
monarch1957 9 months ago
the bird is explaining what happens to you! lol
bethoveen3 9 months ago
That is cool to see an armadillo that north, and also I'm surprised that bird hung out near you that long
omarsuarez73 9 months ago
@omarsuarez73 I really had no idea that an Armadillo would venture this far North. I guess that bird was trying to distract me from it's nest. Thanks for watching!
RamblinAround 9 months ago
Aww...sad to see such beauty in harms way....
4fulsealteam 9 months ago
Well it was runnin around bud
ferevatogether 9 months ago
@ferevatogether True...I guess he's not runnin around any more. Thanks for watching!
RamblinAround 9 months ago
From Wiki: In the United States, the sole resident armadillo is the Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), which is most common in the central southernmost states, particularly Texas. Their range is as far east as South Carolina and Florida and as far north as Nebraska; they have been consistently expanding their range over the last century due to a lack of natural predators and have been found as far north as southern Illinois and Indiana.
dickylobster 9 months ago
@dickylobster Thanks for all of the extra information, I appreciate it. I think we must live at the upper edge of the Armadillo's range, because I don't recall anyone spotting one around here before.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
The funniest thing about an encounter with an Armadillo and a truck is what actually kills them. Yes a car will kill them really quick, but a tall truck, even a 4X4 with plenty of clearance can still kill them even if they keep their tires in between them. When an Armadillo gets startled they jump straight up in the air. After you have seen an Armadillo jump straight up under a truck and fry themselves on a catalytic converter you tend laughing because it is so funny to see. Sad, but funny.
talfacprez 9 months ago
@talfacprez I didn't know that about Armadillos, I've never actually witnessed one being hit. Thanks for watching!
RamblinAround 9 months ago
Yes, the bird is a killdeer. It probably is a female with some eggs close by. They tend to have the eggs on the ground in rocks or gravel.
yakkowar1 9 months ago
@yakkowar1 I think you're definitely right about that. From what I've read, they make a big display to distract you from their nest. Thanks for watching!
RamblinAround 9 months ago
Very strange to see an Armadillo that far North, someones pet !!
phill903 9 months ago
@phill903 They say that they're expanding their range, but this is the farthest North that I've ever know them to be. It was a strange sight for sure.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
That is a strange site!! We have alot of those Killdeer in Jersey. You must have been near it's nest!! They usually do sound that frantic!!☺
805ROADKING 9 months ago
@805ROADKING The Armadillo was definitely an odd find, I've never heard of one being this far North. I guess those Killdeer can be found almost anywhere in the U.S., but I've never noticed one around here before. I think you're right about the nest being nearby.
RamblinAround 9 months ago
the bird is morning a friend
killerklay420 9 months ago