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Snowy plover (Nest)

Charadrius alexandrinus

Description:

Clutch of three well hidden on nest of crushed shells. Parents seen close by.

Habitat:

Flat open areas of beach usually with sparse vegetation. Will nest under clumps of grass/ vegetation or out in the open on a carefully constructed nest made of crushed shells.

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Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago


Perfect scrape nest!

dunnjen5
Spotted by
dunnjen5

Florida, USA

Spotted on Mar 28, 2012
Submitted on Dec 4, 2012

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