Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Constant motion, Piping plover chick on Plum Island

Piping plover chick in motion at Sandy Point State Reservation

When they're not brooding under a parent, tiny piping plover chicks seem to be in constant motion. Just like the adults, they have a sprint and stop motion as they cross the sand and watch for potential prey. I have found it hard for my lens to keep the face of the bird in focus when they move suddenly, but the bright light of the late morning sun helped the autofocus track this little one as it sprinted across the sand in front of me, momentarily paused to check something out, then shot off again.

Piping plover chick running on the beach

Piping plover chick stops to check something out on the beach

Piping plover chick in motion

Piping plover chick starting to run again on the beach at Plum Island, Massachusetts

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5 comments:

  1. I am in awe! brilliant photography

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  2. These tiny Piping Plover chicks must be constantly on the move, and you got it all sharp pics. Yes, so cute

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