Piping Plover in-flight - Nickerson Beach, NY

Adult Piping Plover flying to the nesting site at the Nickerson Beach, New York:

I recently visited the beach for the first time this season. It was definitely fun to take the advantage of a nice sunny day and seeing one of my favorite nesting birds at the Nickerson Beach, NY. Simply put, it looks like we are for another record breaking season!

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Close-up the adult Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ) approaching the nesting site - Nickerson Beach, Long Island, NY — Close-up the adult Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ) approaching the nesting site - Nickerson Beach, Long Island, NY

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