Piping Plovers
p.1 #1Piping Plovers
Piping plovers are a federally threatened shorebird, but thanks to decades of dedicated conservation efforts, Maine has become a success story. Through protected nesting areas, volunteer monitors, responsible beach management, and public cooperation, the state's breeding population has grown significantly.
I am obsessed with how cute the babies are. I laid down in the sand to get these shots. It was worth every grain of sand to capture these beautiful little birds.
Nikon z9 in DX mode, z800, ISO 1000, SS 2000, F 6.3
I am obsessed with how cute the babies are. I laid down in the sand to get these shots. It was worth every grain of sand to capture these beautiful little birds.
Nikon z9 in DX mode, z800, ISO 1000, SS 2000, F 6.3
Jun 27, 2026 at 06:55 AM
p.1 #4Piping Plovers
johnohio wrote:
Wonderful !!!
John
Thank you John.
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morris wrote:
Super images of the chicks Tammy!
Morris
Thank you Morris!
Wonderful !!!
John
Thank you John.
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morris wrote:
Super images of the chicks Tammy!
Morris
Thank you Morris!
Jun 28, 2026 at 09:49 AM
p.1 #5Piping Plovers
A wonderful set and success story, Tammy. "Ma Nature" is very healing when left alone.
Douglas
Douglas
Jun 30, 2026 at 05:39 AM
p.1 #7Piping Plovers
douter wrote:
A wonderful set and success story, Tammy. "Ma Nature" is very healing when left alone.
Douglas
Thank you Douglas!
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louie champan wrote:
Nicely done with these little fuzz balls.
Thank you Louie!
A wonderful set and success story, Tammy. "Ma Nature" is very healing when left alone.
Douglas
Thank you Douglas!
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louie champan wrote:
Nicely done with these little fuzz balls.
Thank you Louie!
Jul 06, 2026 at 02:57 PM
p.1 #8Piping Plovers
I like the high key look here Tammy, it really does make them look like little cotton balls, heh. Nice story and set.
Eric
Eric
Jul 06, 2026 at 02:59 PM
p.1 #9Piping Plovers
Erictator wrote:
I like the high key look here Tammy, it really does make them look like little cotton balls, heh. Nice story and set.
Eric
Thank you Eric!
Jul 06, 2026 at 04:20 PM
p.1 #10Piping Plovers
Super cute Tammy! What a wonderful encounter, happy for you
Nature is fragile yet resilient, we just need to do our parts
Karl
Nature is fragile yet resilient, we just need to do our parts
Karl
Jul 06, 2026 at 04:59 PM
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p.1 #11Piping Plovers
Karl Witt wrote:
Super cute Tammy! What a wonderful encounter, happy for you
Nature is fragile yet resilient, we just need to do our parts
Karl
Thank you Karl!
Jul 06, 2026 at 05:05 PM
p.1 #13Piping Plovers
G.E. Smith wrote:
Tammy - Overload of cuteness ! These are great.
Thank you Greg!
Greg
Jul 06, 2026 at 06:30 PM
p.1 #14Piping Plovers
Great shots! Good to see them expanding northward.
One thing not mentioned here: these chicks are very small, and they are really hard to see, they blend in to the sand so well. Smaller even, than a Ruffed grouse chick!
One thing not mentioned here: these chicks are very small, and they are really hard to see, they blend in to the sand so well. Smaller even, than a Ruffed grouse chick!
Jul 06, 2026 at 07:27 PM
p.1 #15Piping Plovers
GeofFX wrote:
Great shots! Good to see them expanding northward.
One thing not mentioned here: these chicks are very small, and they are really hard to see, they blend in to the sand so well. Smaller even, than a Ruffed grouse chick!
Thank you!
Jul 07, 2026 at 04:30 AM
p.1 #20Piping Plovers
dhlewis wrote:
Beautiful, nice captures.
Thank you!
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dfreese wrote:
Fantastic little fuzzy balls.
Thank you!
Beautiful, nice captures.
Thank you!
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dfreese wrote:
Fantastic little fuzzy balls.
Thank you!
Jul 21, 2026 at 11:39 AM