Semipalmated plover
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Semipalmated plover
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
It has been seen swimming short distances across small water channels during foraging while on migration. Chicks also swim short distances to follow parents to small islets on shallow lakes.
The Semipalmated Plover is the most common plover seen on migration in most areas.
The term "semipalmated" refers to its partly webbed feet.
A group of plovers has many collective nouns, including a "brace", "congregation", "deceit", "ponderance" and "wing" of plovers.
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August 9th, 2017
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Comments (30)
Deb Halloran
Elizabeth, What a fantastic capture with beautiful reflections....stunning. Nicely done. v/f
DJ MacIsaac
Wow, a wonderfully composed piece Elizabeth, the mirrored reflections are magnificent! 😊LF
William Beuther
Nice reflection shot, Elizabeth! The splash of water and upright twigs are prefect additions. LF