[wisb] Egg ID Polk County
- From: Jeff Virant <rainbow@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Wisconsin Birding Wisconsin Birding Network <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:55:27 -0500
Hi All,
Though not a bird in flight, eggs still count as bird stuff. I am
hoping for anyone's help in identifying an egg(s). During this last week, I
have found 2 identical eggs on the ground and at least an acre apart. They were
both very light tan colored and about two-thirds the size of a small hen's egg.
Regretfully, I discovered the second one while out for a walk in a field next
to Rainbow Pond when I accidentally stepped on it. Needless to say, that one is
no more. Inside was a dark-feathered chick though I can't be any more specific
about markings given it's unfortunately crushed state. I found the second one
on the other side of the farm near my barn where my faithful labradoodle Indie
was repeatedly tossing it in the air, apparently trying to help it fly! That
egg is intact.
I have wondered if Indie managed unfortunately to find a ground nest
somewhere or if some other creature such as a fox or coyote grabbed the eggs
and spread them out on the farm, though I suspect such a creature would
promptly eat them. I am left wondering if eggs this size could be wild turkey
eggs or some other large bird such as crows or pheasants. I'd be grateful for
help in identifying them.
Thanks and best birding.
Jeff Virant
Deer Park, WI (Polk County)
rainbow@xxxxxxxxxxx
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