Snowy Plover

About the Snowy Plover

A small, pale shorebird perfectly camouflaged against sandy beaches and coastal flats.

Fun Facts

• Their coloring helps them blend in almost invisibly with sand.
• Chicks can run and feed themselves shortly after hatching.
• They nest in shallow scrapes on open beaches, making them vulnerable to disturbance.
• Adults will sometimes pretend to have a broken wing to distract predators.