- Parent Piping Plover (See detail below)
- Edge of walkway.
Under/Over The Boardwalk ~ Endangered Piping Plover Chick
This Piping Plover Chick (endangered) was one of two that hatched 7 days ago. The parents (one in background and below) chase after them constantly as their little ones scurry across the beach in search of food. Piping Plover chicks are not fed by the adults! From the moment they hatch they're on their own for food. However the adults fearsly guard them (see EBird cool fact) as their chicks move in & out of the dunes onto the beach to feed. This one is on top of a very busy beach walkway. It also tried to go under it!
Cool Fact from EBird:
Intruders near a Piping Plover nest are chased and may be pecked or
bitten. In Manitoba, one Killdeer was observed entering a Piping
Plover territory where it was bitten so hard on the leg that it limped
for the rest of the summer.
Comments and faves
Nicomd, Laura Rowan, parttimedogfish, Harrier, and 108 other people added this photo to their favorites.
William Dalton (48 months ago | reply)
Chick's Parent
dbarronoss (48 months ago | reply)
They don't look that ferocious :)
I always am amazed at the chicks that have to care and feed themselves from the moment of hatch, versus the ones that stay in a nest for weeks. I know there's a term for that...but I can't remember.
Nice shot of the chick and the parent
Dave*B (48 months ago | reply)
nice pic, and enjoyable narrative as always.
Jeanie's Pics (48 months ago | reply)
fantastic shots!
jhusband (48 months ago | reply)
Awesome shots!
mveaches (48 months ago | reply)
That little one looks like the cutest little thing ever
m. geven (48 months ago | reply)
Great shot of a beautiful chick. Sadly they are endangered!
Laura Rowan (48 months ago | reply)
It's amazing you find all these endangered shots and eduate us like you do!! The little one is just adorable, Bill. So sweet looking!
rebelxtned (48 months ago | reply)
Flying feathers coming in soon...
Missi Gregorius (48 months ago | reply)
very cute! awesome shot
bigguy14 (48 months ago | reply)
bill , these are very nice images
parttimedogfish (48 months ago | reply)
That is the cutest thing ever
Harrier (48 months ago | reply)
That has to be the cutest bird photo I have ever seen. Instant fave, Bill!
ChicaD58 (busy) (48 months ago | reply)
So adorable! Very interesting reading about this species... hearbreaking to learn they, like so many others, are endangered. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful picture!
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imagepeace (48 months ago | reply)
never seen a baby one.....it's the cutest thing!
J Gilbert (48 months ago | reply)
Hope you emptied all the beer bottles. Nice photos.
CritterQueen (48 months ago | reply)
And I thought killdeer chicks were cute! How ADORABLE! Awesome shot!
deerluvr (48 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called VOICES IN THE WILDERNESS: A Prayer for Wild Things, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
I wish them all the luck in the world! it's a dangerous out there! and I sure hope they have better luck then the 4 up here on Wasaga Beach:-( a beautiful capture of this little treasure!
helenabraga (slowly) (48 months ago | reply)
Flying high with this beautiful bird!
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ragdaddy (48 months ago | reply)
Amazing narative. I didn't know there was any creature that didn't feed it's young. What a cute little critter and a GREAT photo.
pbr-angel (48 months ago | reply)
That is just the cutest little thing ever!!!
goingslo (48 months ago | reply)
Your wonderful photos should inspire others to become aware of and care for this endangered species. Let's hope!
You're certainly doing your part. Again...these are outstanding photos.
sacipere (48 months ago | reply)
Flying high with this beautiful bird!
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Dzwjedziak (48 months ago | reply)
Simply PERFECT!!
aremac (48 months ago | reply)
I agree with Dzwjedziak!
Edgar Thissen (48 months ago | reply)
Ooh, too too too cute! What a stunning capture!
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zezinhaa (48 months ago | reply)
Awesome capture and lovely shot! fantastic tones and beauiful composition! :)
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mg2green (48 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot of this little guy--
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Tonya Ashe (48 months ago | reply)
Soooooo Cute!
sandy'seyeview (48 months ago | reply)
wow this isFabukous such detail. and your narrative is just superb
Flying Fin (48 months ago | reply)
great - and tack sharp - capture Bill. I hope all's well on your end these days. Seems so judging by your recent uploads (nicely done all round)
Tony-H (48 months ago | reply)
So fragile and vulnerable .. let's hope he makes it through the year :-)
makeupanid (48 months ago | reply)
How'd I miss this? Glad you posted to FF
It's ADORABLE! lookat those legs!
jcowboy (48 months ago | reply)
Very cute! Delightful capture!
gimlack (48 months ago | reply)
Great capture. A real cutie.
Hard-Rain (48 months ago | reply)
Amazing ground level shot of this rare bird!
linsimages (48 months ago | reply)
Extraordinary .... So very sweet... Well Done!
Crazy Kernow (48 months ago | reply)
It is such a shame that these little fellows are an endangered species, thanks for sharing these images
Our Precious Memories (48 months ago | reply)
So precious!!! Wonderful capture Bill!!!!
omarrun (48 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Looks to have an empty stomage .
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grass.hopper (48 months ago | reply)
so adorable!!!
Happy Feathery Friday.
gustaf wallen (48 months ago | reply)
Tiny size with mighty beauty.
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angieclark2008 (48 months ago | reply)
great shot! what a joy to view!
Don Delaney (48 months ago | reply)
Great shots!
Alberto Nogueira Jr (48 months ago | reply)
wow a great shot here
emdot (48 months ago | reply)
this is the cutest thing ever.
Henry McLin (48 months ago | reply)
Sublime.
Jamuudsen (48 months ago | reply)
Great to see that yours are up and about. Most of the chicks that hatched in my part of the world were killed by heavy hail this summer. I'm crossing my fingers for the survivors.
Clyde Barrett (48 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot... adorable little guy/gal.
mari.. (mostly out) (48 months ago | reply)
So tiny! Wonderful shot!