Piping Plover (9)
Charadrius melodus
(Near-threatened)
Canada (Ontario)
May 24 2016
female, adult
Presqu'ile Provincial Park - this is a very special bird. A pair has set up breeding territory for the first time in likely 100 years. The birds did not have to be approached. I just waited in an area that one or the other might pass by and eventually both did on separate occasions. The species is considered endangered in Canada.
May 31 2016