On a recent visit to Plum Island in Massachusetts I was able to see Piping Plover chicks for the first time in my life! I have often admired other people’s photos of them, but you have to see them for yourself to realize just how small they are! They are a threatened species and great care is taken to protect them and their nesting sites. These tiny birds were seen down at the tip of Plum island at the Sandy Point State Reservation. The photos are a bit fuzzy because I did not want to get too close. The parents were already upset by a patrolling Great Black-backed Gull, which would gobble them up in a heartbeat! Thankfully, that did not happen while we were there!
While I did not get the amazing shot of the chicks hiding beneath the mother’s wings that Chris Rohrer did, I still got some cute shots and was so pleased to see these birds and show this place to my friends! Click the links below to see more posts related to this subject:
- Plum Island (Chris’ Post and photos.)
- Letting Go (a new poem on Kathie’s Poet Tree)
You surely took some awesome pictures, Kathie!! They are so very cute.
ReplyDeleteThey are so tiny and cute. Balls of fluff! I have a baby Ringed Plover on my post for WBW you might like to see that.
DeleteKaren, they were so adorable I almost couldn't stand it!
DeleteMargaret, thank you!
DeleteThose big feet are so cute!
ReplyDeleteKathryn, I know! Amazing, huh!
DeleteKathie, adorable photos of the Plover chicks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen! They were so much fun to watch!
DeleteI loved this experience. They are incredible birds. So glad you took us here! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe little chick is just so adorable. And Chris' photos under the wing were wonderful. So glad you all had such a wonderful birding time.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! You used good restraint in resisting the temptation to move in too close!
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