Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Semipalmated Plover

Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus)

This plover was on its way north to its tundra breeding grounds. A little over a week ago, it and a couple of others had made a short stopover at a small pond where my husband and I look for shore birds this time of year.

 OOPS! I think it spotted me!
 
Perhaps you prefer this view?

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40 comments:

  1. RevrunnerJune 10, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    A drive-by in the comment above and a short layover for the plover. ;-)

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  2. betty-NZJune 10, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Lovely bird that you spotted!

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  3. William KendallJune 10, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    It definitely saw you! A beautiful bird.

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  4. The CrankyJune 10, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    I'm sure it was mumbling about cheeky photographers as it huffed away.

    Thank you for your kindness.

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  5. thewovenspokeJune 10, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Fantastic shot, I am jealous haven't seen one of those yet. I think they are shy.

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  6. MalyssJune 10, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    You always tak fabulous birds pictures !

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  7. Bob BushellJune 10, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Lovely and well photographed.

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  8. RoseJune 10, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Such a sweet little bird..

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  9. Linda W.June 10, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Great photos of the plover!

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  10. DarlaJune 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Great bird shots. So if this is a "semi" palmated is there a totally palmated? Do you sense my lack of bird knowledge?

    Darla

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  11. Small City ScenesJune 10, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    What a dandy poser. MB

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  12. MadSnapperJune 10, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    I prefer ALL THREE poses.. he is precious.

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  13. StephanieJune 10, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Great captures!

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  14. Gail DixonJune 10, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    I love them all. Such a pretty bird.

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  15. RedPatJune 10, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Nice catch, EG! I love the pedal car from yesterday too!

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  16. HalcyonJune 10, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    What a pretty little visitor!

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  17. HalcyonJune 10, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    What a pretty little visitor!

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  18. BirgittaJune 10, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Wonderful shot of a pretty bird!

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  19. RohrerbotJune 10, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Cute little birds with a fun personality:) Run stop run....stop.

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  20. Ruth HiebertJune 10, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Oh wow! You have wonderful pictures of this bird.

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  21. cieldequimperJune 10, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Pretty bird, love the white and the orange beak!

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  22. Lisa GordonJune 10, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    He sure is a cute little one!

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  23. LowellJune 10, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    I think you have a way with birds! Such fine photos! At first I thought you were writing about a sublimated plover and I was really anxious to find out what that was. Now, I've got to find out what the heck "semipalmated" means. I wonder if has anything to do with cheating at cards?

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  24. StuartJune 10, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    The detail in these shots is stunning ! Love 'em !

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  25. ShammickiteJune 10, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    Another lovely bird portrait. Do you have a lot of bird books so that you and identify the birds you see?

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  26. MichelleJune 10, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    It looks a bit miffed! lol

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  27. eileeninmdJune 10, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    The PLovers are cuties! Great shots! Have a happy week!

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  28. Sue (this n that)June 10, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    Great shots - I like the poses :D)

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  29. LindaJune 10, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Love the second shot! The bird has an attitude!

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  30. IndraniJune 11, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    Wow! Looks lovely.
    I like the startled look.

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  31. AnonymousJune 11, 2014 at 3:14 AM

    Wonderful shots, what an attractive looking bird!

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  32. Margaret Birding For PleasureJune 11, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    Great find and very well photographed.

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  33. RoanJune 11, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Very nice shots. Those darn critters are always showing me their backsides. I have a ton of moon shots. lol

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  34. NatureFootstepJune 11, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    wonderful images of the little plover. :)

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  35. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJune 11, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Great shots...such a pretty bird! :)

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  36. Gillian OlsonJune 11, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Gorgeous captures, thanks.

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  37. UnknownJune 11, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    Lovely shots of this cute bird.

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  38. ViolaJune 11, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    Beautiful bird and photos you have to be proud of! :)

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  39. orchid0324June 11, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    Oh, Semipalmated Plover on its way north to its tundra!!! What a BEAUTIFUL birdie and sweet captures, EG♡♡♡

    Sending you lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  40. A Colorful WorldJune 12, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Great shots! Glad you were there as they went through.

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