ringed plover and chicks

Another shot of one of my favourite sights this year so far. Three tiny Ringed Plover chicks were sheltering under their mother's wing, right beside the path at Minsmere. The only views I have had of Ringed Plovers since have been at least 100 metres away. Ron

So, the photo of the six legged Ringed Plover which I posted yesterday turned out to be a mother bird with two chicks under her wings and not some freak of nature. Who'd have thought it! The chicks had been running round but were seeking shelter from the strong, blustery winds, under the...