Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

(L 7.25" WS 19" Wt 1.6 oz)

Montrose Harbor

Chicago

01Aug2012

Among the few plovers whose
numbers are increasing... due to
sub-Arctic climate change?

Note: legs
are yellowish

You can rush to consult your Nature guide

And inspect the gallery inside,

But a bird in the open never looks

Like its picture in the birdie books.

(Ogden Nash)