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Charadrius alexandrinus
This is how Kentish Plovers try to lure unwanted guests away from their young - they flap about pretending they have damaged wings and cannot fly. The lure the predator away from the young, then fly up at the last minute, circle round, and land further away and repeat the process. At the same time the other adults will lead the young to a safe place. The young are also able to bury themselves in the sand to hide.
Beach with sand dunes
Spotted on Jun 10, 2011
Submitted on Nov 7, 2011
10 Comments
Thanks Ashish and Mary. FYI pictures of the chick they were protecting are here:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/695...
Wonderful spot and information - superb photos
Super shooting Malcolm... Its lot learn for us about bird lifestyle from this spotting...!!
Very nice series X
Lovely series!
Wow!
nice!!!
what a parenting
it is great ! A very interesting bird !
Excellent portrayal!