This is the mother of the Piping Plover chick that I previously posted (see pic below). Her chick kept moving so fast that she (and I) had a hard time keeping up with him. I had hoped to get a shot of both the adult and chick together but my rule is one hour and I'm gone. I do this as not to place too much stress on the birds.The Piping Plovers are on the United States Endangered Species List and may become extinct. I pray they survive.
This photo was taken on June 16, 2007 using a Canon EOS 5D.
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imagepeace (60 months ago | reply)
beautiful...i pray this too!
Photo Patty (60 months ago | reply)
She's so beautiful.
SilesianBromba (60 months ago | reply)
Next Fantastic..
eva8* (60 months ago | reply)
aww, sweet and pretty!
William Dalton (60 months ago | reply)
This is her chick
lisajacob (60 months ago | reply)
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Excellent! Really a great capture!
basilly (60 months ago | reply)
Oh yes, more power in groups! I will pray for this charming species also...such a pity! Nature does not always balance our wildlife well at all...
asouthbrooky (60 months ago | reply)
Wonderful and yes I agree she is very cute!
Kristen J Guerrette (60 months ago | reply)
Awesome capture!
Jeanie's Pics (60 months ago | reply)
awesome catch!
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Bird Mom (60 months ago | reply)
This is such a sweet picture.
Very good shot.
deerluvr (60 months ago | reply)
she is a very pretty bird - such a shame anything in our world should be endangered
Harrier (60 months ago | reply)
Stunning shot! Perfect DOF and placement of the pebbles!
I am down in Cape May and made my way out to the meadows where I have captured them before. Unfortunately, when I got there tonight I found out it is closed til next year. I will try Stone Harbor tomorrow night.
DesertNana aka majamom (60 months ago | reply)
steller capture of this sweet little one!
oreo.girl (60 months ago | reply)
Beautiful capture! Nice dof. That bird is just so cute.
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lemperleconnie (60 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot!
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blueintheburgh (60 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot!
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rebelxtned (60 months ago | reply)
Such a beautiful creature!
laurielabar (60 months ago | reply)
A beautiful, sensitive portrait. Really, Bill, it's lovely!
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martytdx (60 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot - I hope you're wrong about the extinction, but unfortunately the odds are against them. At least these shots will help increase awareness. Beautifully done.
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One word only: SUPERB!
Hinata88 (60 months ago | reply)
great macro!
gabrielescotto (60 months ago | reply)
...semplicemente spettacolare!!!
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jackatlargs (60 months ago | reply)
Fantastic photo Bill wonderful shot !!!!! J@L
violetflm (60 months ago | reply)
another great shot! I have only seen this species once! great catch
itucker (60 months ago | reply)
excellent capture. nice series.
diegocon1964 (60 months ago | reply)
Great photo
Henry McLin (60 months ago | reply)
Wonderful find and series.
ellhoisa (60 months ago | reply)
Lovely !!
Alexander Marten Zhang (59 months ago | reply)
Incredible shot.. well done!
TheRolands (58 months ago | reply)
So beautiful, awesome photo. I hope these birds can thrive once again someday. I couldn't even finish reading about the chick, it was too sad to think about.
wildharps (43 months ago | reply)
This is such a great shot. You must have been so patient. Great job, I love it.
melton-schreiber (42 months ago | reply)
What a sweetie!
SunStones* (41 months ago | reply)
If only everyone were as caring and aware as you are.
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rwolfert (23 months ago | reply)
That's a lovely shot (lots of tele power).
I have other shots of Piping Plovers on my page.
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