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Monday, June 10, 2019

The Semipalmated Plover

When I took these pictures, I thought this was a Killdeer.
But after a bit of reading and research, I am fairly certain it is a Semipalmated Plover.
The two are very similar, 
the Plovers are a little smaller, have a smaller stubbier bill, 
breeding plovers have some orange in the bill.
The Killdeer has a much longer bill and two black breast bands.




It was a quick mover at first, difficult to photograph.
It stood still for this last picture, posing nicely for this staring at me picture!

 May 16, 2019
Lake of the Lilies
I can't wait to visit again soon!

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19 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,June 10, 2019 at 6:22 AM

    It is indeed a Semipalmated Plover, Debbie, an enchanting little bird. Well done,

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  2. Brian KingJune 10, 2019 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful photos! Shorebirds are not always easy to photograph.

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  3. Marie SmithJune 10, 2019 at 8:13 AM

    Love those little birds. We see them in September.

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  4. eileeninmdJune 10, 2019 at 9:26 AM

    Hello, they are cute birds. Your photos are wonderful. Wishing you a happy day and a great new week!

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  5. Author R. Mac WheelerJune 10, 2019 at 9:53 AM

    I love these guys.

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  6. Ruth HiebertJune 10, 2019 at 10:54 AM

    You got some great pictures of this one. I made the same mistake the first time I saw a Semipalmated Plover,thinking it was a Killdeer.

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  7. Hena TayebJune 10, 2019 at 11:29 AM

    You got some great shots!

    http://www.henatayeb.blogspot.com

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  8. italiafinlandiaJune 10, 2019 at 12:16 PM

    So pretty!...

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  9. lil red henJune 10, 2019 at 2:32 PM

    We've had a killdeer who comes to the same spot each year to lay her eggs. The spot is beside a very busy road on the farm, and in spite of being so careful so as to keep the eggs safe, something gets the eggs during the night. I felt sorry for her this year; she stood over the eggs during the daytime to keep them from getting too hot, and when the rains fell she sat there, covering them. I read the reason they are becoming fewer in number is because there are so many predators out there.

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  10. Екатерина БалагуроваJune 10, 2019 at 4:26 PM

    Nice bird!

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  11. R's RueJune 10, 2019 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful

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  12. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 10, 2019 at 5:44 PM

    don't ya wish they would have a pause button to capture them. great shots ... what beauties. hope u r well. hope u r having a good summer. i guess it will be starting soon. so it is not to early to be asking??! ( ;

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  13. DeniseinVAJune 10, 2019 at 6:14 PM

    I would have thought it was a killdeer but thank you for letting me know there is another very similar and explaining their differences. It is a pretty little bird.

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  14. Karen LakisJune 10, 2019 at 7:22 PM

    I've never heard of this type of plover - I think we have piping plovers up here. I love the way he poses for you in your last shot - almost as though he is giving in and telling you to just get on with it - lol! What a cute bird!

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  15. Lowcarb team memberJune 10, 2019 at 7:51 PM

    It's such a pretty looking bird, love how it's looking straight at you in your last photograph.

    All the best Jan

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  16. SallyJune 11, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    Great photo's as always, Debbie. :)

    I'm going to try and catch up today.

    xoxo

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  17. AngieJune 11, 2019 at 11:59 PM

    Debbie - marvelous photos! It reminds me of the adorable Pixar short called Piper. Have you seen it?

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  18. LeAnnJune 12, 2019 at 9:52 PM

    I don't believe I have heard the name of these birds at all. I must say that you got some great shots of this one and I really like the black ring around the shoulder. I liked learning about the difference between the two different birds.
    Blessings and hugs!

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  19. ConniecrafterJune 13, 2019 at 10:38 AM

    Oh what a cutie he is, it is always so nice when they stop and pose a bit :)

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