Snowy Plover
Charadrius alexandrinus
(L 6.25" WS 17" Wt 1.4 oz)
Breeding on beaches is disturbed by
activities of humans and animals.
activities of humans and animals.
AUDUBON WATCH LIST
STATUS IS YELLOW
(I.E., DECLINING
POPULATION)
STATUS IS YELLOW
(I.E., DECLINING
POPULATION)
The Cloisters
Morro Bay, CA
10Oct2012
Elkhorn Slough
Nat’l Preserve
Nat’l Preserve
12Dec2102
Of all the birds, the Plover is king of the bean.
Oh how the coyotes, foxes and birds of prey
love the Plover.
love the Plover.
Fast food takeout. Eggs for breakfast, meat
for dinner.
for dinner.
A plot by hungry wild life to have man, like
sheep dogs, guard the ranch.
sheep dogs, guard the ranch.
(Sharon Eckardt)