Piping Plover? (1 Viewer)

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sirijay

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• Jan 14, 2020

• #1

Took this photo today on a beach near Fort Myers, FL. There were numerous reports of sightings, including this morning, so I am hoping it is a Piping Plover having never seen one before.

 

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BobbitWorm45

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• Jan 14, 2020

• #2

Yes it is

 

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birdmeister

Well-known member

• Jan 14, 2020

• #3

Piping Plover indeed.

 

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sirijay

Well-known member

• Jan 14, 2020

• #4

Thank you - very happy for a lifer !!

 

Andy Adcock

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• Jan 14, 2020

• #5

As a matter of interest, is there a policy amongst ringers that dicatates the maximum amount of bands that can be put on a single bird?

Is there a 'bling to body mass' equation?

 

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BobbitWorm45

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• Jan 14, 2020

• #6

Was thinking that myself! Can it actual fly with all that attached to it's undercarriage?

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Jan 14, 2020

• #7

It could have come from the Great Lakes, or maybe New Jersey. So, yes, it can fly with all that 'bling'.