The tiny, but mighty Piping Plover calls our region’s beaches home for the summer. They are an endangered species, so be mindful of fenced-off nesting areas.
Range: North America
Habitat: Sandy beaches, tidal mud flats
Food: Marine invertebrates, insects
In our region: March - September
Fun fact: Weigh only two ounces
Listen for the Birdsong Break weekends on WSHU.
Audio comes from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library.
