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Brian Morin

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Date taken: Sep 9 2023

Details: adult, molting

Kemptville - There was a small flock in a recently tilled field. The birds were mainly further out and with terrible heat shimmer shooting was impossible. A couple of hours passed and they moved close enough that the shimmer was less of an issue.

Date uploaded: Sep 10 2023

American Golden Plover (14)

Brian Morin

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Date taken: Sep 23 2022

Details: juvenile

Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Gull Island

Date uploaded: Sep 24 2022

Comments (4):
Ahmad Shah: That is an amazing find, beautifully captured. I guess you walked in the water to get there.
BrianMorin: There were two or three birds and they were my target for the trip. They didn't disappoint. The lake is very low with extensive beaches and mudflats. There were two channels separating the point from the island. One was 4-6" deep and the other 1-3" deep. Both were not very wide and easily crossed with either rubber boots or if you slip on sandals, crocs or water shoes. Bare feet is a rough way to go because of the rocks and shells. At least no waders required. Worth the trip for me but it was best early in the day and mid to late afternoon. Only accessible now through mid December (post hunting season) on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

American Golden Plover (14)

Brian Morin

Date taken: Oct 30 2020

Details: juvenile

St. Isidore - I found a flock of 110 in a freshly tilled field. It is late for this species and very late for a large flock. Note the absense of black in the 'armpit' distinguishing it from the Black-bellied Plover.

Date uploaded: Nov 3 2020

American Golden Plover (14)

Brian Morin

Date taken: Oct 7 2020

Details: juvenile

Ingleside - Tough local bird. Easier to get on sod farms further north.

Date uploaded: Oct 8 2020

American Golden Plover (14)

Brian Morin

Details: adult, molting

Osgoode - A flock of 108 birds were in a large field

Date uploaded: Aug 30 2019

American Golden Plover (14)

Brian Morin

Details: juvenile

St. Isidore - These birds came into a sewage lagoon and spent five minutes trying to find a spot to land. The water was too high so they headed off unsuccessfully.

Date uploaded: Oct 7 2016