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Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

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Description:

We were treated to three of these little ones on this day. They appeared to be searching for a nesting site/sites. Their coloring blends in with the sand a rocks frequently making them very difficult to see.

Habitat:

coastal dunes

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PublishedMay 6, 2013

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