Western Snowy Plover, Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus, is correct.
Western Snowy Plover (bird) south of Villa Creek, Estero Bluffs, a few miles north of Cayucos, CA, Feb. 14, 2007 - photo by Mike Baird, bairdphotos.com. Shot w/ a Canon 5D w/ 600 mm f/4.0 IS lens w. 2.0X TE and a 25mm extension tube, on a solid tripod.

roblind.com 64 months ago | reply
Great DOF and focus with a lens that demands max concentration!