Black-bellied Plover - East Coast, USA

Portrait of an adult Black-bellied Plover in full breeding plumage standing on one leg:

Black-bellied Plover ( Pluvialis squatarola ) in breeding plumage - Tri-state area, East Coast, USA

This photograph was taken at one of my favorite location to photograph shorebirds during their southbound migration. I will be including detailed information on this spot in my upcoming guide to photographing shorebirds in the tri-state area. If you are interested, I’m currently offering it at the discounted price: https://www.greggard.com/location-guides/shorebirds-tri-state-nj-ny-ct-photography-ebook

Close-up of an adult Black-bellied Plover ( Gray Plover ) in alternate plumage - NJ, NY, CT

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Here are some of my favorite shorebird guides for a quick read (to save money buy used books):