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Snowy Plover chicks

Charadrius alexandrinus

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

These newly hatched Snowy Plovers are about 2" in size...literally the size of 2 cotton balls. They are precocial meaning they are born in an advanced state and able to feed themselves almost immediately.This is a threatened species.

Habitat:

Sandy beaches: Longboat Key

Notes:

The nest is a scrape in the sand. Usually three eggs are laid and the eggs & young are tended by both parents, until fledged.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (18)
ceherzog
Thanks Maura...I see you like baby birds :)
ceherzog
Thanks Maria Probably because of where you live..they're usually found near salt or brackish water. Here's a link for you to read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowy_Plover
Nayeli
What a beautiful pic!
ceherzog
Thanks spadyspecies & uetech!
ceherzog
Thanks Jennifer...they are precious to me. I work as a volunteer through Audubon helping to protect these wee chicks.

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PublishedMay 23, 2013

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