Snowy Plovers

Here we are just south of Newport, and the Snowy Plovers are apparently a pretty big deal. These two Snowy Plovers were just hanging out near each other, and may even be a pair sitting on a nest, although this isn’t supposed to be nesting season. “Nest”, for a Snowy Plover, is a shallow hollow scratched out of the sand.

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I assume this is Snowy Plover Guy, as he was hanging around next to the one below who might be sitting on [her?] nest

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Possible nesting Snowy Plover?

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Here is a bunch of Snowy Plovers making out with their reflections in the water. The Snowy Plover is renowned for its high self-esteem.

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And here is a bunch of birds doing what birds do best…running away from people.