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Charadrius alexandrinus
These newly hatched Snowy Plovers are about 2" in size...literally the size of 2 cotton balls. They are precocial meaning they are born in an advanced state and able to feed themselves almost immediately.This is a threatened species.
Sandy beaches: Longboat Key
The nest is a scrape in the sand. Usually three eggs are laid and the eggs & young are tended by both parents, until fledged.
Spotted on May 20, 2013
Submitted on May 23, 2013
18 Comments
adorable!!
thanks bellatrix
Adorable!
Thanks Maura...I see you like baby birds :)
So adorable! It's a cotton ball with legs!!!
Thanks Maria
Probably because of where you live..they're usually found near salt or brackish water. Here's a link for you to read:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowy_Plove...
never heard of snowy plovers
sweet!
Thanks isabella & Nayeli
What a beautiful pic!
Thanks Mona & gatorfellows!
Nice series :)
Wow... I love this series.
Thanks spadyspecies & uetech!
Thanks Jennifer...they are precious to me. I work as a volunteer through Audubon helping to protect these wee chicks.
Cute!!!
Thanks Debbie!
Its all legs and fluff bless it! :-)