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Kentish plover

charadrius alexandrinus

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Description:

This very minute bird was very shy and always flew away when I approached it... I would've liked to take a closer shot :( they aren't impossible to see although they are found only close to water.

Habitat:

sandy seashore

Notes:

100th spotting!!!!

Reference Links:

Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) - Information on Kentish Plover, Kentish plover

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PublishedSeptember 10, 2014

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