Semipalmated Plovers are very close to Piping Plovers in size and cuteness. They look similar but with different feather colors as you can see in the photos below. I found several dozen of them in the roped off area of the beach at Barnegat Lighthouse, with one or two Piping Plovers running through their midst.
A crucial distinction is that the Semipalmated Plover is not considered endangered, with a population estimated to be about 200,000. There are fewer than 10,000 Piping Plovers.
These are also so adorable, great shots!
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Thank you Donna!
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They ARE cute, and I’m glad you mentioned the difference in population size between the Semi-palmated and the Piping.
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Thank you!
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They look so puffy. Not likely a technical bird term. 🙂
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Puffy is just as good as any other description. Thanks, Sue!
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Adorable birds and well captured!
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Thank you Indah!
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They are so cute! Beautiful photos, Hien!
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Thank you Amy!
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[ Smiles ] Great pictures of a very beautiful bird!
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Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
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[ Smiles ] It was a pleasure doing do!
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