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.
Semipalmated Plover.
Semipalmated Plover standing on one leg.
Semipalmated Plover.
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.
Semipalmated 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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