Documentation of Piping Plover
2019-021

Observer Information

Reporter:  Santiago Tabares Erices  574 E. Long Ct,   Littleton, CO  80122
E-mail:  santiagobirds@gmail.com
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Species, Date, Time and Location Information

Species:  Piping Plover
First Date/Time:  5/8/2019 4:03:00 PM
Last Date/Time:  5/8/2019 4:10:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):  7 Minutes
County:  Arapahoe
Specific Location:  Cherry Creek State Park
Number:  1
Age:  Unknown
Sex:  Unknown
Plumage:  Other/Unknown

Habitat

Swim Beach

Description of the Bird

walking along water's edge. Ran/walked away when approached, so I stayed away after first approach. My presence pushed it towards the Semipalmated Plover, which the Piping Plover chased and scared away. 

Similar Species Discussion

See photos. Very Pale compared to Semipalmated Plover

Previous Experience

I have seen Piping and Semipalmated Plovers side-by-side a few times before two summers ago. 

Notes

Memory

Materials Available

Photographer: Santiago Tabares

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Date Documentation Submitted

5/12/2019 9:17:00 PM

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